Emma vs Martha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Martha

Girl #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#667
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mart, Marty, Mattie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Martha Rank #667

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #667 for Martha.

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

Martha ___

  • Martha Jane
  • Martha Elizabeth
  • Martha Ann
  • Martha Grace
  • Martha Louise
  • Martha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Martha

Ruth Helen Dorothy Henry George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Martha more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Martha at #667 in the United States.

What do Emma and Martha mean?

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

Are Emma and Martha boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Martha is primarily a girl name.

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