Emma vs Maite

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
Maite Rank #1,045

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1045 for Maite.

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

Maite ___

  • Maite Rosa
  • Maite Carmen
  • Maite Elena
  • Maite Isabel
  • Maite Lucia
  • Maite Ines

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Maite

Amaia Itziar Iker Ainhoa Izaro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Maite more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Maite at #1045 in the United States.

What do Emma and Maite mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Maite means "love" (Basque origin).

Are Emma and Maite boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Maite is primarily a girl name.

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