Emma vs Josefina

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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Josefina

Girl #2,066 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,066
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Josie, Fina, Pepa

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Josefina Rank #2,066

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2066 for Josefina.

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

Josefina ___

  • Josefina Maria
  • Josefina Elena
  • Josefina Sofia
  • Josefina Valentina
  • Josefina Isabel
  • Josefina Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Josefina

Mateo Sebastian Isabella Miguel Carmen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Josefina more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Josefina at #2066 in the United States.

What do Emma and Josefina mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Josefina means "God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Josefina boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Josefina is primarily a girl name.

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