Emma vs Nani

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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Nani

Girl #5,102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beauty, loveliness"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Japanese African English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,102
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Nani Rank #5,102

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5102 for Nani.

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

Nani ___

  • Nani Leilani
  • Nani Grace
  • Nani Marie
  • Nani Rose
  • Nani Jade
  • Nani Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Nani

Leilani Kaia Maile Keanu Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Nani more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Nani at #5102 in the United States.

What do Emma and Nani mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Nani means "beauty, loveliness" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Emma and Nani boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Nani is primarily a girl name.

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