Emma vs Miray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miray

Girl #6,068 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moonlight, reflection of the moon"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

Cultural Roots

Turkish Azerbaijani Central Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,068
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mira, Ray

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Miray Rank #6,068

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6068 for Miray.

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

Miray ___

  • Miray Nur
  • Miray Leyla
  • Miray Selin
  • Miray Deniz
  • Miray Aylin
  • Miray Ceren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Miray

Amir Kerem Defne Naz Ceren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Miray more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Miray at #6068 in the United States.

What do Emma and Miray mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Miray means "moonlight, reflection of the moon" (Turkish/Persian origin).

Are Emma and Miray boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Miray is primarily a girl name.

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