Emma vs Marisha

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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Eliza Wrenley Ailany Sophia

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Marisha

Girl #64,638 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #64,638
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Mar, Mari, Mariy

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Marisha Rank #64,638

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #64638 for Marisha.

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

Marisha ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Marisha more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Marisha at #64638 in the United States.

What do Emma and Marisha mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Marisha boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Marisha is primarily a girl name.

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