Emma vs Marah

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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Marah

Girl #3,901 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter, sorrow, grief"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,901
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mara, Mara

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Marah Rank #3,901

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3901 for Marah.

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

Marah ___

  • Marah Grace
  • Marah Hope
  • Marah Joy
  • Marah Ruth
  • Marah Elise
  • Marah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Marah

Naomi Ruth Esther Miriam Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Marah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Marah at #3901 in the United States.

What do Emma and Marah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Marah means "bitter, sorrow, grief" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Marah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Marah is primarily a girl name.

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