Emma vs Mairi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mairi

Girl #37,776 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,776
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maisie, Ree

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mairi Rank #37,776

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #37776 for Mairi.

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

Mairi ___

  • Mairi Rose
  • Mairi Fiona
  • Mairi Grace
  • Mairi Jean
  • Mairi Catriona

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mairi

Catriona Eilidh Fiona Hamish Alasdair

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mairi more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mairi at #37776 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mairi mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mairi means "beloved" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Mairi boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mairi is primarily a girl name.

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