Emma vs Ivory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivory

Girl #404 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ivory white"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#404
Total SSA Count
784
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ivy, Vory

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Ivory Rank #404

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #404 for Ivory.

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

Ivory ___

  • Ivory Rose
  • Ivory Grace
  • Ivory Dawn
  • Ivory Mae
  • Ivory June
  • Ivory Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Ivory

Jasper Pearl Onyx Ruby Slate

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Ivory more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ivory at #404 in the United States.

What do Emma and Ivory mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Ivory means "ivory white" (Old French origin).

Are Emma and Ivory boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Ivory is primarily a girl name.

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