Emma vs Mirah

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Mirah Rank #5,237

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5237 for Mirah.

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

Mirah ___

  • Mirah Rose
  • Mirah Jane
  • Mirah Claire
  • Mirah Elise
  • Mirah Grace
  • Mirah Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mirah

Lyra Sera Zara Ezra Elias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mirah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mirah at #5237 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mirah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mirah means "sea, ocean" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Emma and Mirah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mirah is primarily a girl name.

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