Emma vs Naomi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Naomi

Girl #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
4,605
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nomi, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Naomi Rank #44

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #44 for Naomi.

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

Naomi ___

  • Naomi Grace
  • Naomi Rose
  • Naomi Elizabeth
  • Naomi Claire
  • Naomi Jane
  • Naomi Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Naomi

Ruth Miriam Esther Eli Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Naomi more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Naomi at #44 in the United States.

What do Emma and Naomi mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Naomi means "beautiful, lovely" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Naomi boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Naomi is primarily a girl name.

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