Emma vs Marya

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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Camila Magnolia Victoria Savannah

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Marya

Girl #6,931 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,931
Total SSA Count: 17
Nicknames: Mar, May, Maie

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Marya Rank #6,931

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6931 for Marya.

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

Marya ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Marya more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Marya at #6931 in the United States.

What do Emma and Marya mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Marya boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Marya is primarily a girl name.

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