Emma vs Isis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isis

Girl #1,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"throne, seat of power"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Egyptian Greek Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,083
Total SSA Count
228
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Is

Playground Safety Score

30 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Isis Rank #1,083

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1083 for Isis.

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

Isis ___

  • Isis Rose
  • Isis Marie
  • Isis Grace
  • Isis Jade
  • Isis Luna
  • Isis Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Isis

Osiris Athena Luna Aurora Delia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Isis more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Isis at #1083 in the United States.

What do Emma and Isis mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Isis means "throne, seat of power" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Emma and Isis boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Isis is primarily a girl name.

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