Emma vs Felicia

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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Felicia

Girl #4,545 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"one who brings good luck"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,545
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Feli, Felly, Cia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Felicia Rank #4,545

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4545 for Felicia.

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

Felicia ___

  • Felicia Ann
  • Felicia Marie
  • Felicia Grace
  • Felicia Rose
  • Felicia Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Felicia

Claudia Cecilia Vivian Damian Fabian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Felicia more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Felicia at #4545 in the United States.

What do Emma and Felicia mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Felicia means "one who brings good luck" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Felicia boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Felicia is primarily a girl name.

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