Emma vs Nanna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nanna

Girl #71,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Daring, brave"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,354
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nan, Nanny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Nanna Rank #71,354

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #71354 for Nanna.

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

Nanna ___

  • Nanna Sofia
  • Nanna Ingrid
  • Nanna Astrid
  • Nanna Helga

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Nanna

Bjorn Sigrid Leif Freya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Nanna more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Nanna at #71354 in the United States.

What do Emma and Nanna mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Nanna means "Daring, brave" (Old Norse origin).

Are Emma and Nanna boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Nanna is primarily a girl name.

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