Emma vs Faith

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

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Faith

Girl #249 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, trust, belief"

Origin: Middle English from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#249
Total SSA Count
1,272
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fai, Fay, Faie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Faith Rank #249

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #249 for Faith.

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

Faith ___

  • Faith Hope
  • Faith Grace
  • Faith Ann
  • Faith Marie
  • Faith Elizabeth
  • Faith Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Faith

Hope Grace Joy Love Charity

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Faith more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Faith at #249 in the United States.

What do Emma and Faith mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Faith means "faith, trust, belief" (Middle English from Latin origin).

Are Emma and Faith boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Faith is primarily a girl name.

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