Emma vs Manya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manya

Girl #6,621 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Maria

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Polish Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,621
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Manya

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Manya Rank #6,621

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6621 for Manya.

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

Manya ___

  • Manya Rose
  • Manya Rae
  • Manya Jane
  • Manya Clare
  • Manya Elise
  • Manya Nadia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Manya

Natasha Katya Sasha Alexei Dmitri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Manya more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Manya at #6621 in the United States.

What do Emma and Manya mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Manya means "of the sea, beloved" (Hebrew via Maria origin).

Are Emma and Manya boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Manya is primarily a girl name.

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