Emma vs Judah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judah

Boy #179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, thankful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#179
Total SSA Count
2,069
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jude, Jud

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Judah Rank #179

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #179 for Judah.

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

Judah ___

  • Judah James
  • Judah Michael
  • Judah Cole
  • Judah Ray
  • Judah Alexander
  • Judah Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Judah

Ezra Silas Elijah Nora Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Judah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Judah at #179 in the United States.

What do Emma and Judah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Judah means "praised, thankful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Judah boy or girl names?

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

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