Emma vs Ioana

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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Scarlett Millie Eleanor Mia

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Ioana

Girl #31,385 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #31,385
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Ioa, Ioy, Ioie

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Ioana Rank #31,385

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #31385 for Ioana.

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

Ioana ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Ioana more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ioana at #31385 in the United States.

What do Emma and Ioana mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Ioana boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Ioana is primarily a girl name.

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