Emma vs Johana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johana

Girl #1,741 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Czech Slovak Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,741
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo, Hana, Joha

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Johana Rank #1,741

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1741 for Johana.

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

Johana ___

  • Johana Maria
  • Johana Elena
  • Johana Isabel
  • Johana Sofia
  • Johana Lucia
  • Johana Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Johana

Diego Santiago Isabella Camila Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Johana more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Johana at #1741 in the United States.

What do Emma and Johana mean?

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

Are Emma and Johana boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Johana is primarily a girl name.

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