Emma vs Jimena

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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Jimena

Girl #536 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heard, obedient"

Origin: Basque/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Basque

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#536
Total SSA Count
563
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jime, Mena

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jimena Rank #536

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #536 for Jimena.

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

Jimena ___

  • Jimena Rose
  • Jimena Isabel
  • Jimena Lucia
  • Jimena Sofia
  • Jimena Elena
  • Jimena Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jimena

Diego Mateo Lucia Isabella Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jimena more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jimena at #536 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jimena mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jimena means "heard, obedient" (Basque/Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Jimena boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Jimena is primarily a girl name.

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