Emma vs Iraya

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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Iraya

Girl #24,676 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"highland, upland region"

Origin: Tagalog/Filipino

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog Indigenous Philippine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,676
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ira, Raya

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Iraya Rank #24,676

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #24676 for Iraya.

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

Iraya ___

  • Iraya Maria
  • Iraya Grace
  • Iraya Joy
  • Iraya Belen
  • Iraya Luz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Iraya

Amaya Ligaya Bayani Dakila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Iraya more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Iraya at #24676 in the United States.

What do Emma and Iraya mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Iraya means "highland, upland region" (Tagalog/Filipino origin).

Are Emma and Iraya boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Iraya is primarily a girl name.

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