Emma vs Mari

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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Mari

Girl #1,510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Japanese Welsh Finnish Spanish Italian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,510
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mari Rank #1,510

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1510 for Mari.

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

Mari ___

  • Mari Rose
  • Mari Grace
  • Mari Jean
  • Mari Claire
  • Mari Belle
  • Mari Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mari

Hana Yuki Suki Emi Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mari more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mari at #1510 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mari mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mari means "beloved, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Emma and Mari boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mari is primarily a girl name.

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