Emma vs Esti

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esti

Girl #4,348 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star (from Persian)"

Origin: Persian via Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Basque Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,348
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Es, Essie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Esti Rank #4,348

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4348 for Esti.

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

Esti ___

  • Esti Rose
  • Esti Pearl
  • Esti Grace
  • Esti Marie
  • Esti Leah
  • Esti Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Esti

Rivka Chaya Devorah Moshe Yehuda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Esti more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Esti at #4348 in the United States.

What do Emma and Esti mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Esti means "star (from Persian)" (Persian via Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Esti boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Esti is primarily a girl name.

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