Emma vs Mimi

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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Mimi

Girl #5,366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew (via Marie/Maria)

Cultural Roots

French Italian English American Taiwanese/Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,366
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mimi Rank #5,366

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5366 for Mimi.

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

Mimi ___

  • Mimi Rose
  • Mimi Claire
  • Mimi Grace
  • Mimi Louise
  • Mimi Elise
  • Mimi Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mimi

Coco Lulu Fifi Gigi Bebe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mimi more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mimi at #5366 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mimi mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mimi means "sea of bitterness, beloved" (Hebrew (via Marie/Maria) origin).

Are Emma and Mimi boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mimi is primarily a girl name.

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