Emma vs Megumi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Megumi

Girl #34,645 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Love; kindness; benevolence"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34,645
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Megu, Meg

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Megumi Rank #34,645

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #34645 for Megumi.

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

Megumi ___

  • Megumi Yuki
  • Megumi Hana
  • Megumi Saki
  • Megumi Aoi
  • Megumi Rin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Megumi

Yuki Haruki Sakura Aiko Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Megumi more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Megumi at #34645 in the United States.

What do Emma and Megumi mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Megumi means "Love; kindness; benevolence" (Japanese origin).

Are Emma and Megumi boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Megumi is primarily a girl name.

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