Emma vs Nash

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Nash Rank #240

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #240 for Nash.

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

Nash ___

  • Nash Oliver
  • Nash William
  • Nash James
  • Nash Alexander
  • Nash Hudson
  • Nash Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Nash

Cash Beckett Hudson Sawyer Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Nash more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do Emma and Nash mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Emma and Nash boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Nash is primarily a boy name.

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