Emma vs Mela

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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Mela

Girl #5,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gathering, festival, fair"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Polish Italian Spanish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,557
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mela Rank #5,557

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5557 for Mela.

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

Mela ___

  • Mela Rose
  • Mela Grace
  • Mela Sofia
  • Mela Elena
  • Mela Aria
  • Mela Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mela

Mila Isla Priya Ananya Ravi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mela more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mela at #5557 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mela mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mela means "gathering, festival, fair" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Emma and Mela boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mela is primarily a girl name.

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