Emma
Meaning
"strength"
Origin: Germanic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2
- Total SSA Count
- 13,485
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Em, Emmy
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"strength"
Origin: Germanic
"serrated, jagged mountain"
Origin: Catalan/Latin
Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1469 for Montserrat.
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Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Montserrat at #1469 in the United States.
Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Montserrat means "serrated, jagged mountain" (Catalan/Latin origin).
Emma is primarily a girl name. Montserrat is primarily a girl name.