Emma vs Isabella

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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Ailany Hallie Madison Maeve

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Isabella

Girl #7 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #7
Total SSA Count: 10,770
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Bella, Izzy, Isa

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Isabella Rank #7

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #7 for Isabella.

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

Isabella ___

Isabella Rose
Isabella Grace
Isabella Marie
Isabella Anne
Isabella Claire
Isabella Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Isabella

Sophia Olivia Charlotte Lucas Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Isabella more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Isabella at #7 in the United States.

What do Emma and Isabella mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Isabella means "God is my oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Isabella boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Isabella is primarily a girl name.

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