Emma vs Janis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janis

Girl #10,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Latvian Lithuanian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,282
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Janis Rank #10,282

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #10282 for Janis.

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

Janis ___

  • Janis Lynn
  • Janis Marie
  • Janis Elaine
  • Janis Kay
  • Janis Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Janis

Linda Carol Sandra Dennis Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Janis more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Janis at #10282 in the United States.

What do Emma and Janis mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Janis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Janis boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Janis is primarily a girl name.

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