Emma vs Fatima

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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Fatima

Girl #316 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Abstainer from evil"

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#316
Total SSA Count
972
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fati, Tima, Fay

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Fatima Rank #316

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #316 for Fatima.

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

Fatima ___

  • Fatima Rose
  • Fatima Zahra
  • Fatima Amira
  • Fatima Nour
  • Fatima Leila

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Fatima

Zainab Aisha Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Fatima more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Fatima at #316 in the United States.

What do Emma and Fatima mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Fatima means "Abstainer from evil".

Are Emma and Fatima boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Fatima is primarily a girl name.

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