Emma vs Liesel

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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Liesel

Girl #5,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,769
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liesel, Lise, Lis

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Liesel Rank #5,769

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5769 for Liesel.

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

Liesel ___

  • Liesel Marie
  • Liesel Johanna
  • Liesel Sophie
  • Liesel Anna
  • Liesel Rosa
  • Liesel Clara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Liesel

Gretel Ansel Heidi Wolfgang Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Liesel more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Liesel at #5769 in the United States.

What do Emma and Liesel mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Liesel means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Liesel boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Liesel is primarily a girl name.

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