Emma vs Kushana

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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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kushana Rank #5,601

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5601 for Kushana.

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

Kushana ___

  • Kushana Rose
  • Kushana Marie
  • Kushana Jade
  • Kushana Rin
  • Kushana Suki

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kushana

Nausicaa Ashitaka Mononoke Yuki Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kushana more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kushana at #5601 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kushana mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kushana means "fictional warrior queen" (Japanese (invented) origin).

Are Emma and Kushana boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kushana is primarily a girl name.

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