Emma vs Marisa

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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Phoebe Claire Gabriella Quinn

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Marisa

Girl #3,902 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3,902
Total SSA Count: 38
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Mari, Risa

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Marisa Rank #3,902

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3902 for Marisa.

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

Marisa ___

Marisa Grace
Marisa Joy
Marisa Anne
Marisa Lynn
Marisa Claire
Marisa Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Marisa

Lucia Isabella Marco Gianna Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Marisa more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Marisa at #3902 in the United States.

What do Emma and Marisa mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Marisa means "of the sea" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Marisa boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Marisa is primarily a girl name.

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