Emma vs Lyrissa

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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Sloane Magnolia Eleanor Piper

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Lyrissa

Girl #22,612 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #22,612
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Lyr, Lyri, Lyriy

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Lyrissa Rank #22,612

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #22612 for Lyrissa.

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

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Lyrissa more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Lyrissa at #22612 in the United States.

What do Emma and Lyrissa mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Lyrissa boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Lyrissa is primarily a girl name.

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