Emma vs Fatimah

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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Fatimah

Girl #2,304 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who weans or abstains"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili Persian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,304
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fati, Tima, Fatu

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Fatimah Rank #2,304

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2304 for Fatimah.

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

Fatimah ___

  • Fatimah Zahra
  • Fatimah Noor
  • Fatimah Aisha
  • Fatimah Maryam
  • Fatimah Sana
  • Fatimah Layla

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Fatimah

Hassan Hussein Maryam Zainab Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Fatimah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Fatimah at #2304 in the United States.

What do Emma and Fatimah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Fatimah means "one who weans or abstains" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Fatimah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Fatimah is primarily a girl name.

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