Emma vs Irish

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 Stella Andrea Lucia

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Irish

Girl #13,469 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #13,469
Total SSA Count: 9
Nicknames: Iri, Iry, Irie

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Irish Rank #13,469

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #13469 for Irish.

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

Irish ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Irish more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Irish at #13469 in the United States.

What do Emma and Irish mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Irish boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Irish is primarily a girl name.

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