Emma vs Hadassa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hadassa

Girl #1,610 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fragrant, evergreen (symbolic of the myrtle)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Dutch Afrikaner

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,610
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hadas, Dassa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Hadassa Rank #1,610

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1610 for Hadassa.

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

Hadassa ___

  • Hadassa Ruth
  • Hadassa Miriam
  • Hadassa Leah
  • Hadassa Sarah
  • Hadassa Rachel
  • Hadassa Devorah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Hadassa

Yael Naomi Tamar Ezra Boaz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Hadassa more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Hadassa at #1610 in the United States.

What do Emma and Hadassa mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Hadassa means "fragrant, evergreen (symbolic of the myrtle)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Hadassa boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Hadassa is primarily a girl name.

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