Emma vs Imari

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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Imari

Boy #4,001 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Imari, city of fine porcelain"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,001
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima, Mari

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Imari Rank #4,001

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4001 for Imari.

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

Imari ___

  • Imari James
  • Imari Cole
  • Imari Kai
  • Imari Reed
  • Imari Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Imari

Amari Omari Emery Kira Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Imari more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Imari at #4001 in the United States.

What do Emma and Imari mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin).

Are Emma and Imari boy or girl names?

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

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