Emma vs Khadijah

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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Khadijah

Girl #1,300 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"premature child, born early"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,300
Total SSA Count
177
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dijah, Kadi, Khadi

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Khadijah Rank #1,300

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1300 for Khadijah.

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

Khadijah ___

  • Khadijah Fatima
  • Khadijah Aisha
  • Khadijah Rose
  • Khadijah Marie
  • Khadijah Amara
  • Khadijah Noor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Khadijah

Fatima Aisha Yusuf Ibrahim Maryam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Khadijah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Khadijah at #1300 in the United States.

What do Emma and Khadijah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Khadijah means "premature child, born early" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Khadijah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Khadijah is primarily a girl name.

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