Emma vs Janey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janey

Girl #3,958 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin, French, English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,958
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jan

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Janey Rank #3,958

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3958 for Janey.

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

Janey ___

  • Janey Mae
  • Janey Lee
  • Janey Ann
  • Janey Sue
  • Janey Belle
  • Janey Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Janey

Tommy Sally Bobby Peggy Danny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Janey more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Janey at #3958 in the United States.

What do Emma and Janey mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Janey means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin, French, English origin).

Are Emma and Janey boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Janey is primarily a girl name.

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