Emma vs Korah

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

Playground Safety Score

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Korah

Girl #5,973 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ice, frost"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,973
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kory, Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Korah Rank #5,973

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5973 for Korah.

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

Korah ___

  • Korah Grace
  • Korah Mae
  • Korah Anne
  • Korah Ruth
  • Korah Elise
  • Korah Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Korah

Cora Nora Miriam Elijah Josiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Korah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Korah at #5973 in the United States.

What do Emma and Korah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Korah means "ice, frost" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Korah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Korah is primarily a girl name.

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