Emma vs Nabi

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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Nabi

Girl #4,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"butterfly"

Origin: Korean word name

Cultural Roots

Korean Japanese Arabic (different meaning)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,920
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nab

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Nabi Rank #4,920

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4920 for Nabi.

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

Nabi ___

  • Nabi Rose
  • Nabi Grace
  • Nabi Lynn
  • Nabi Soo
  • Nabi Ji
  • Nabi Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Nabi

Hana Soo Mina Juno Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Nabi more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Nabi at #4920 in the United States.

What do Emma and Nabi mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Nabi means "butterfly" (Korean word name origin).

Are Emma and Nabi boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Nabi is primarily a girl name.

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