Emma vs Masha

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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Masha

Girl #4,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, bitter"

Origin: Hebrew via Maria

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Slavic Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,393
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mash, Mashenka

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Masha Rank #4,393

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4393 for Masha.

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

Masha ___

  • Masha Rose
  • Masha Grace
  • Masha Lee
  • Masha Belle
  • Masha Jane
  • Masha Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Masha

Sasha Natasha Dmitri Dasha Anya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Masha more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Masha at #4393 in the United States.

What do Emma and Masha mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Masha means "of the sea, bitter" (Hebrew via Maria origin).

Are Emma and Masha boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Masha is primarily a girl name.

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