Emma vs Hannah

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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Hannah

Girl #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has favored me"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52
Total SSA Count
4,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Han, Annie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Hannah Rank #52

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #52 for Hannah.

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

Hannah ___

  • Hannah Grace
  • Hannah Marie
  • Hannah Elizabeth
  • Hannah Rose
  • Hannah Joy
  • Hannah Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Hannah

Elijah Noah Abigail Sarah Luke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Hannah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Hannah at #52 in the United States.

What do Emma and Hannah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Hannah means "God has favored me" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Hannah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Hannah is primarily a girl name.

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