Emma vs Narcissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Narcissa

Girl #71,267 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"narcissus flower, sleep-inducing"

Origin: Greek narkissos via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Literary Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,267
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cissy, Narci, Cissa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Narcissa Rank #71,267

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #71267 for Narcissa.

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

Narcissa ___

  • Narcissa Rose
  • Narcissa Jane
  • Narcissa Elizabeth
  • Narcissa Violet
  • Narcissa Mae
  • Narcissa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Narcissa

Bellatrix Andromeda Draco Lucretia Celestia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Narcissa more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Narcissa at #71267 in the United States.

What do Emma and Narcissa mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Narcissa means "narcissus flower, sleep-inducing" (Greek narkissos via Latin origin).

Are Emma and Narcissa boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Narcissa is primarily a girl name.

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