Emma vs Mattea

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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Mattea

Girl #4,969 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,969
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mattie, Thea, Mat

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mattea Rank #4,969

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4969 for Mattea.

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

Mattea ___

  • Mattea Rose
  • Mattea Jane
  • Mattea Claire
  • Mattea Louise
  • Mattea Grace
  • Mattea Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mattea

Giada Lucia Rocco Alessio Bianca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mattea more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mattea at #4969 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mattea mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mattea means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Mattea boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mattea is primarily a girl name.

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