Emma vs Jana

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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Jana

Girl #1,334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak German Arabic Slovenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,334
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jani

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jana Rank #1,334

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1334 for Jana.

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

Jana ___

  • Jana Marie
  • Jana Elisa
  • Jana Sofia
  • Jana Renata
  • Jana Lucie
  • Jana Petra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jana

Marek Tomáš Petra Lucie Miroslava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jana more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jana at #1334 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jana mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Emma and Jana boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Jana is primarily a girl name.

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