Emma vs Khadija

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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Khadija

Girl #1,074 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"trustworthy, dignified"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,074
Total SSA Count
231
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Khaddy, Dija, KJ

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Khadija Rank #1,074

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1074 for Khadija.

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

Khadija ___

  • Khadija Rose
  • Khadija Marie
  • Khadija Grace
  • Khadija Amina
  • Khadija Fatima
  • Khadija Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Khadija

Fatima Aisha Zara Omar Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Khadija more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Khadija at #1074 in the United States.

What do Emma and Khadija mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Khadija means "trustworthy, dignified" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Khadija boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Khadija is primarily a girl name.

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