Emma vs Maretha

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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Maretha

Girl #66,965 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lady, mistress of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,965
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mare, Marty, Reta

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Maretha Rank #66,965

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #66965 for Maretha.

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

Maretha ___

  • Maretha Ann
  • Maretha Jean
  • Maretha Lee
  • Maretha Rose
  • Maretha Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Maretha

Bertha Loretta Laverne Clarence Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Maretha more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Maretha at #66965 in the United States.

What do Emma and Maretha mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Maretha means "lady, mistress of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Emma and Maretha boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Maretha is primarily a girl name.

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