Emma vs Jamar

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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Jamar

Boy #1,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African American Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,664
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mar

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jamar Rank #1,664

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1664 for Jamar.

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

Jamar ___

  • Jamar Lee
  • Jamar James
  • Jamar Andre
  • Jamar Deshawn
  • Jamar Anthony
  • Jamar Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jamar

Jamal Amari Nasir Imani Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jamar more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jamar at #1664 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jamar mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jamar means "handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Jamar boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Jamar is primarily a boy name.

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