Emma vs Marta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marta

Girl #2,128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mistress, lady, the lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic marta

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Polish Swedish Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,128
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marti, Tita

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Marta Rank #2,128

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2128 for Marta.

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

Marta ___

  • Marta Elena
  • Marta Isabel
  • Marta Sofia
  • Marta Lucia
  • Marta Rosa
  • Marta Teresa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Marta

Elena Sofia Miguel Pablo Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Marta more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Marta at #2128 in the United States.

What do Emma and Marta mean?

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

Are Emma and Marta boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Marta is primarily a girl name.

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