Emma vs Hafsah

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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Hafsah

Girl #3,610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gathering, collecting"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,610
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hafsa, Hafs

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Hafsah Rank #3,610

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3610 for Hafsah.

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

Hafsah ___

  • Hafsah Nur
  • Hafsah Zahra
  • Hafsah Maryam
  • Hafsah Fatima
  • Hafsah Aisha
  • Hafsah Amira

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Hafsah

Aisha Fatima Zainab Omar Hassan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Hafsah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Hafsah at #3610 in the United States.

What do Emma and Hafsah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Hafsah means "gathering, collecting" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Hafsah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Hafsah is primarily a girl name.

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