Emma vs Lukas

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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Lukas

Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Polish Czech Slovak Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#268
Total SSA Count
1,287
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Luke, Lou

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Lukas Rank #268

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #268 for Lukas.

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

Lukas ___

  • Lukas James
  • Lukas Alexander
  • Lukas Henrik
  • Lukas Erik
  • Lukas Cole
  • Lukas Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lukas

Elias Mattias Sofia Annika Nils

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lukas more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lukas mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin).

Are Emma and Lukas boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lukas is primarily a boy name.

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