Emma vs Evangelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Evangelia Rank #5,382

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5382 for Evangelia.

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

Evangelia ___

  • Evangelia Maria
  • Evangelia Sophia
  • Evangelia Athena
  • Evangelia Eleni
  • Evangelia Katerina
  • Evangelia Zoe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Evangelia

Konstantinos Nikolaos Anastasia Eleni Stavros

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Evangelia more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Evangelia at #5382 in the United States.

What do Emma and Evangelia mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Evangelia means "bearer of good news" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Emma and Evangelia boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Evangelia is primarily a girl name.

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