Emma vs Mayra

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

Playground Safety Score

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Mayra

Girl #1,587 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"admirable, wonderful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,587
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Myra

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mayra Rank #1,587

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1587 for Mayra.

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

Mayra ___

  • Mayra Sofia
  • Mayra Elena
  • Mayra Grace
  • Mayra Isabel
  • Mayra Luna
  • Mayra Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mayra

Carlos Diego Sofia Valentina Lucas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mayra more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mayra at #1587 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mayra mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mayra means "admirable, wonderful" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Mayra boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mayra is primarily a girl name.

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