Emma vs Johanna

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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Johanna

Girl #848 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #848
Total SSA Count: 318
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Jo, Hanna, Anna

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Johanna Rank #848

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #848 for Johanna.

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

Johanna ___

Johanna Marie
Johanna Rose
Johanna Elizabeth
Johanna Claire
Johanna Grace
Johanna Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Johanna

Elise Mathilde Friedrich Anneliese Lotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Johanna more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Johanna at #848 in the United States.

What do Emma and Johanna mean?

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

Are Emma and Johanna boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Johanna is primarily a girl name.

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