Emma vs Irena

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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Irena

Girl #4,195 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Slovenian Croatian Serbian Russian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,195
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ira, Rena, Rina

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Irena Rank #4,195

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4195 for Irena.

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

Irena ___

  • Irena Rose
  • Irena Marie
  • Irena Sofia
  • Irena Helena
  • Irena Valentina
  • Irena Anastasia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Irena

Zora Marta Pavel Stefan Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Irena more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Irena at #4195 in the United States.

What do Emma and Irena mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Irena means "peace" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Irena boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Irena is primarily a girl name.

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