Emma vs Maryjane

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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Maryjane

Girl #1,661 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, sea of bitterness (Mary)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,661
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
MJ, Mary, Maje

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Maryjane Rank #1,661

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1661 for Maryjane.

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

Maryjane ___

  • Maryjane Elizabeth
  • Maryjane Grace
  • Maryjane Anne
  • Maryjane Louise
  • Maryjane Rose
  • Maryjane Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Maryjane

Betty Dorothy June Robert Charles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Maryjane more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Maryjane at #1661 in the United States.

What do Emma and Maryjane mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Maryjane means "beloved, sea of bitterness (Mary)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Maryjane boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Maryjane is primarily a girl name.

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