Emma vs Jovana

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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Jovana

Girl #6,406 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious, Yahweh has been gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Serbian Macedonian Croatian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,406
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jova, Jo, Jana

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Jovana Rank #6,406

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6406 for Jovana.

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

Jovana ___

  • Jovana Maria
  • Jovana Elena
  • Jovana Sofia
  • Jovana Ana
  • Jovana Petra
  • Jovana Milena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Jovana

Milana Katarina Teodora Stefan Nikola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Jovana more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jovana at #6406 in the United States.

What do Emma and Jovana mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Jovana means "God is gracious, Yahweh has been gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Jovana boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Jovana is primarily a girl name.

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