Emma vs Nehemiah

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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Nehemiah

Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African-American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#427
Total SSA Count
739
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Neh, Miah, Nia

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Nehemiah Rank #427

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #427 for Nehemiah.

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

Nehemiah ___

  • Nehemiah James
  • Nehemiah Isaiah
  • Nehemiah Elijah
  • Nehemiah John
  • Nehemiah David
  • Nehemiah Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Nehemiah

Ezekiel Isaiah Elijah Miriam Deborah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Nehemiah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Nehemiah at #427 in the United States.

What do Emma and Nehemiah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Nehemiah boy or girl names?

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

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