Emma vs Najma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Najma

Girl #6,426 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Star, celestial body"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swahili Somali East African North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,426
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naji, Naj

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Najma Rank #6,426

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6426 for Najma.

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

Najma ___

  • Najma Rose
  • Najma Jade
  • Najma Amara
  • Najma Sofia
  • Najma Claire
  • Najma Layla

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Najma

Amir Zara Kareem Layla Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Najma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Najma at #6426 in the United States.

What do Emma and Najma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Najma means "Star, celestial body" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Najma boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Najma is primarily a girl name.

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