Emma vs Maui

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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Maui

Boy #5,566 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"demigod of Polynesian mythology"

Origin: Hawaiian/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian Maori Pacific Islander Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,566
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Maui Rank #5,566

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5566 for Maui.

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

Maui ___

  • Maui James
  • Maui Kai
  • Maui River
  • Maui Liam
  • Maui Alexander
  • Maui Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Maui

Kai Leilani Koa Hana Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Maui more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Maui at #5566 in the United States.

What do Emma and Maui mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Maui means "demigod of Polynesian mythology" (Hawaiian/Polynesian origin).

Are Emma and Maui boy or girl names?

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

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