Emma vs Iman

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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Iman

Boy #1,896 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"trust, conviction"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Swahili African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,896
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Iman Rank #1,896

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1896 for Iman.

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

Iman ___

  • Iman Ali
  • Iman Hassan
  • Iman Omar
  • Iman Malik
  • Iman Kareem
  • Iman Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Iman more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Iman at #1896 in the United States.

What do Emma and Iman mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Iman boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Iman is primarily a boy name.

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