Emma vs Marianna

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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Marianna

Girl #857 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"grace and drop of the sea (Maria + Anna)"

Origin: Latin/Hebrew compound

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Eastern European Russian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#857
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mari, Anna, Mia

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Marianna Rank #857

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #857 for Marianna.

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

Marianna ___

  • Marianna Rose
  • Marianna Grace
  • Marianna Claire
  • Marianna Louise
  • Marianna Elena
  • Marianna Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Marianna

Valentina Isabella Luisa Alessandro Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Marianna more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Marianna at #857 in the United States.

What do Emma and Marianna mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Marianna means "grace and drop of the sea (Maria + Anna)" (Latin/Hebrew compound origin).

Are Emma and Marianna boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Marianna is primarily a girl name.

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