Emma vs Miri

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
Miri Rank #3,586

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3586 for Miri.

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

Miri ___

  • Miri Jade
  • Miri Rose
  • Miri Elise
  • Miri Beth
  • Miri Noam
  • Miri Tal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Miri

Talia Yael Naomi Ori Lior

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Miri more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Miri at #3586 in the United States.

What do Emma and Miri mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Miri means "bitter sea" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Miri boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Miri is primarily a girl name.

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