Emma vs Maddalena

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
Full profile for Emma →

Maddalena

Girl #6,353 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"elevated one; woman from the high place"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian European Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,353
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Madda, Lena, Magdala

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Maddalena →

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Maddalena Rank #6,353

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6353 for Maddalena.

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

Maddalena ___

  • Maddalena Rosa
  • Maddalena Lucia
  • Maddalena Sofia
  • Maddalena Chiara
  • Maddalena Bianca
  • Maddalena Fiora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Maddalena

Alessandra Valentina Serafina Giovanni Lorenzo

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Maddalena more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Maddalena at #6353 in the United States.

What do Emma and Maddalena mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Maddalena means "elevated one; woman from the high place" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Maddalena boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Maddalena is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Maddalena vs Emma Emma vs Wrenley Emma vs Isla Emma vs Amara Emma vs Alina
← Full profile: Emma ← Full profile: Maddalena Browse all baby names