Emma vs Lemon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lemon

Girl #4,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the lemon fruit"

Origin: Arabic laymun via Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,769
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lem, Lemi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Lemon Rank #4,769

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4769 for Lemon.

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

Lemon ___

  • Lemon Grace
  • Lemon Joy
  • Lemon Faye
  • Lemon Sage
  • Lemon Rae
  • Lemon Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lemon

Clementine Plum Maple Juniper Basil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lemon more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lemon at #4769 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lemon mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lemon means "the lemon fruit" (Arabic laymun via Old French origin).

Are Emma and Lemon boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lemon is primarily a girl name.

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