Emma vs Lula

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

All Clear

Lula

Girl #1,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Arabic American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,952
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lou, Lu

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Lula Rank #1,952

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1952 for Lula.

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

Lula ___

  • Lula Mae
  • Lula Rose
  • Lula Jane
  • Lula Belle
  • Lula Grace
  • Lula Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Lula

Cleo Maisie Otto Beau Dot

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lula more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lula at #1952 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lula mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Lula means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Lula boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lula is primarily a girl name.

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