Emma vs Maja

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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Maja

Girl #3,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew via Maria (Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Polish Croatian Scandinavian German Arabic Slovene

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,976
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Maja Rank #3,976

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3976 for Maja.

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

Maja ___

  • Maja Rose
  • Maja Elise
  • Maja Sophie
  • Maja Anna
  • Maja Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Maja

Lena Nora Elsa Emil Lukas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Maja more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Maja at #3976 in the United States.

What do Emma and Maja mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Maja means "beloved, sea of bitterness" (Hebrew via Maria (Slavic) origin).

Are Emma and Maja boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Maja is primarily a girl name.

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