Emma vs Hajar

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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Hajar

Girl #5,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"stranger, foreigner"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African Turkish Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,064
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Haj, Haji

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Hajar Rank #5,064

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5064 for Hajar.

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

Hajar ___

  • Hajar Fatima
  • Hajar Nour
  • Hajar Leila
  • Hajar Sara
  • Hajar Amira
  • Hajar Samira

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Hajar

Ismail Ibrahim Maryam Yasmin Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Hajar more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Hajar at #5064 in the United States.

What do Emma and Hajar mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Hajar means "stranger, foreigner" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Hajar boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Hajar is primarily a girl name.

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