Emma
Meaning
"strength"
Origin: Germanic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2
- Total SSA Count
- 13,485
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Em, Emmy
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"strength"
Origin: Germanic
"cellar keeper, wine steward"
Origin: German
Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1626 for Keller.
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Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Keller at #1626 in the United States.
Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Keller means "cellar keeper, wine steward" (German origin).
Emma is primarily a girl name. Keller is primarily a boy name.