Emma vs Este

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Este

Girl #7,367 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Hebrew / Persian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Spanish Italian Persian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,367
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Es, Essie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Este Rank #7,367

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #7367 for Este.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Este ___

  • Este Maeve
  • Este Violet
  • Este June
  • Este Simone
  • Este Celeste
  • Este Margot

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Este

Ines Soren Luca Maren Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Este more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Este at #7367 in the United States.

What do Emma and Este mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Este means "star" (Hebrew / Persian origin).

Are Emma and Este boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Este is primarily a girl name.

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