Emma vs Josiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josiah

Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#53
Total SSA Count
5,457
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo, Joe, Siah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Josiah Rank #53

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #53 for Josiah.

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

Josiah ___

  • Josiah Michael
  • Josiah James
  • Josiah David
  • Josiah Alexander
  • Josiah Edward
  • Josiah Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Josiah

Elijah Isaiah Miriam Hannah Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Josiah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Josiah at #53 in the United States.

What do Emma and Josiah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Josiah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.

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