Emma vs Juana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Juana

Girl #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,104
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juanita, Jua, Nita

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Juana Rank #1,104

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1104 for Juana.

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

Juana ___

  • Juana Maria
  • Juana Isabel
  • Juana Esperanza
  • Juana Valentina
  • Juana Cruz
  • Juana Dolores

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Juana

Maria Diego Carlos Elena Miguel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Juana more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Juana at #1104 in the United States.

What do Emma and Juana mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Juana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Spanish origin).

Are Emma and Juana boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Juana is primarily a girl name.

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