Emma vs Mahalet

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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Mahalet

Girl #43,691 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tenderness, sickness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Hebrew Amharic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43,691
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maha, Hali

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mahalet Rank #43,691

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #43691 for Mahalet.

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

Mahalet ___

  • Mahalet Yohannes
  • Mahalet Miriam
  • Mahalet Desta
  • Mahalet Grace
  • Mahalet Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mahalet

Tigist Selam Berhane Dawit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mahalet more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mahalet at #43691 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mahalet mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mahalet means "tenderness, sickness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Mahalet boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mahalet is primarily a girl name.

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