Emma vs Hemma

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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Hemma

Girl #30,149 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #30,149
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Hem, Hey, Heie

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Hemma Rank #30,149

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #30149 for Hemma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Emma Jane
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Emma Kate
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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Hemma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Hemma at #30149 in the United States.

What do Emma and Hemma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Hemma boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Hemma is primarily a girl name.

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