Emma vs Filomena

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Filomena Rank #4,766

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4766 for Filomena.

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

Filomena ___

  • Filomena Grace
  • Filomena Rose
  • Filomena Maria
  • Filomena Elena
  • Filomena Clara
  • Filomena Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Filomena

Beatrice Rosaria Lorenzo Gianni Serafina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Filomena more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Filomena at #4766 in the United States.

What do Emma and Filomena mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Filomena means "lover of strength" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Emma and Filomena boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Filomena is primarily a girl name.

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