Emma vs Nahomi

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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Nahomi

Girl #1,796 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant, agreeable"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Japanese Mexican American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,796
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nah, Nomi, Homi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Nahomi Rank #1,796

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1796 for Nahomi.

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

Nahomi ___

  • Nahomi Rose
  • Nahomi Grace
  • Nahomi Marie
  • Nahomi Elena
  • Nahomi Lynn
  • Nahomi Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Nahomi

Kenji Hana Yuki Riku Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Nahomi more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Nahomi at #1796 in the United States.

What do Emma and Nahomi mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Nahomi means "pleasant, agreeable" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Nahomi boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Nahomi is primarily a girl name.

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