Emma vs Meral

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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Meral

Girl #12,946 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #12,946
Total SSA Count: 9
Nicknames: Mer, Mey, Meie

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Meral Rank #12,946

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #12946 for Meral.

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

Meral ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Meral

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Meral more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Meral at #12946 in the United States.

What do Emma and Meral mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Meral boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Meral is primarily a girl name.

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