Emma vs Mahsa

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

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mahsa Rank #3,476

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3476 for Mahsa.

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

Mahsa ___

  • Mahsa Noor
  • Mahsa Sara
  • Mahsa Leila
  • Mahsa Yasmin
  • Mahsa Roya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mahsa

Nazanin Parisa Dariush Arya Shirin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mahsa more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mahsa at #3476 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mahsa mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mahsa means "like the moon" (Persian origin).

Are Emma and Mahsa boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mahsa is primarily a girl name.

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