Emma vs Marabeth

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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Sophie Eliza Maeve Margaret

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Marabeth

Girl #37,171 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #37,171
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Mar, Mara, Maray

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Marabeth Rank #37,171

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #37171 for Marabeth.

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

Marabeth ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Marabeth more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Marabeth at #37171 in the United States.

What do Emma and Marabeth mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Marabeth boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Marabeth is primarily a girl name.

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