Emma vs Lissa

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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Eleanor Emily Sage Katherine

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Lissa

Girl #8,116 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #8,116
Total SSA Count: 14
Nicknames: Lis, Liy, Liie

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Lissa Rank #8,116

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #8116 for Lissa.

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

Lissa ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lissa more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lissa at #8116 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lissa mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Lissa boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lissa is primarily a girl name.

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