Emma vs Flora

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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Flora

Girl #647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower"

Origin: Latin (flos, floris)

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#647
Total SSA Count
452
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flo, Florie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Flora Rank #647

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #647 for Flora.

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

Flora ___

  • Flora Rose
  • Flora Jane
  • Flora Mae
  • Flora Grace
  • Flora June
  • Flora Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Flora

Iris Felix Violet Hugo Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Flora more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Flora at #647 in the United States.

What do Emma and Flora mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Flora means "flower" (Latin (flos, floris) origin).

Are Emma and Flora boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Flora is primarily a girl name.

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