Emma vs Josephina

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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Josephina

Girl #1,837 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God shall increase"

Origin: Hebrew (Yosef)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Italian Portuguese Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,837
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Josie, Jo, Fina

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Josephina Rank #1,837

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1837 for Josephina.

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

Josephina ___

  • Josephina Marie
  • Josephina Louise
  • Josephina Grace
  • Josephina Claire
  • Josephina Rose
  • Josephina Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Josephina

Sebastian Isabella Raphael Valentina Ignacio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Josephina more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Josephina at #1837 in the United States.

What do Emma and Josephina mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Josephina means "God will add, God shall increase" (Hebrew (Yosef) origin).

Are Emma and Josephina boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Josephina is primarily a girl name.

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