Emma vs Maisa

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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Maisa

Girl #9,287 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"walking with grace and pride"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swedish Scandinavian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,287
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Mais

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Maisa Rank #9,287

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #9287 for Maisa.

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

Maisa ___

  • Maisa Rose
  • Maisa Lynn
  • Maisa Grace
  • Maisa Amara
  • Maisa Zara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Maisa

Layla Zara Omar Karim Aiden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Maisa more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Maisa at #9287 in the United States.

What do Emma and Maisa mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Maisa means "walking with grace and pride" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Maisa boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Maisa is primarily a girl name.

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