Emma vs Henny

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Henny Rank #2,983

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2983 for Henny.

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

Henny ___

  • Henny Rose
  • Henny Marie
  • Henny Louise
  • Henny Sofie
  • Henny Lise
  • Henny Astrid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Henny

Maren Ingrid Lotte Soren Erik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Henny more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Henny at #2983 in the United States.

What do Emma and Henny mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Henny means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Henny boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Henny is primarily a girl name.

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