Emma vs Jesiah

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jesiah Rank #806

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #806 for Jesiah.

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

Jesiah ___

  • Jesiah Michael
  • Jesiah Emmanuel
  • Jesiah David
  • Jesiah Elijah
  • Jesiah Isaiah
  • Jesiah James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jesiah

Messiah Elijah Aaliyah Zion Nylah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jesiah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jesiah at #806 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jesiah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jesiah means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Jesiah boy or girl names?

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

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