Emma vs Felise

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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Catalina Penelope Claire Athena

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Felise

Girl #64,797 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate, lucky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian French Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #64,797
Total SSA Count: 5
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Feli, Lise

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Brennda Sherdina Flame Vergina

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Felise Rank #64,797

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #64797 for Felise.

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

Felise ___

Felise Anne
Felise Claire
Felise Rose
Felise Marie
Felise Elaine
Felise Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Felise

Elise Celeste Adele Solange Renee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Felise more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Felise at #64797 in the United States.

What do Emma and Felise mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Felise means "happy, fortunate, lucky" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Felise boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Felise is primarily a girl name.

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