Emma vs Imal

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
Imal Rank #48,456

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #48456 for Imal.

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

Imal ___

  • Imal Nour
  • Imal Zara
  • Imal Sara
  • Imal Leila
  • Imal Aya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Imal

Lila Nadia Rayan Tamir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Imal more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Imal at #48456 in the United States.

What do Emma and Imal mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Imal means "hope, aspiration" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Imal boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Imal is primarily a girl name.

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