Emma vs Minna

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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Minna

Girl #4,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love, courtly love"

Origin: Middle High German (Minne)

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Finnish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,890
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Min, Minnie

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Minna Rank #4,890

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4890 for Minna.

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

Minna ___

  • Minna Rose
  • Minna Grace
  • Minna Louise
  • Minna Claire
  • Minna Kate
  • Minna Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Minna

Elsa Astrid Sigrid Sven Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Minna more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Minna at #4890 in the United States.

What do Emma and Minna mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Minna means "love, courtly love" (Middle High German (Minne) origin).

Are Emma and Minna boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Minna is primarily a girl name.

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