Emma vs Matias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matias

Boy #158 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian Finnish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#158
Total SSA Count
2,263
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mati, Tias, Matt

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Matias Rank #158

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #158 for Matias.

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

Matias ___

  • Matias Alexander
  • Matias Sebastian
  • Matias Alejandro
  • Matias Rafael
  • Matias Santiago
  • Matias Emilio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Matias

Sofia Isabella Lucas Emilia Nicolas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Matias more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Matias at #158 in the United States.

What do Emma and Matias mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Matias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Matias boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Matias is primarily a boy name.

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