Emma vs Nema

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nema

Girl #24,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Grace, blessing"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

African Swahili East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,127
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nem

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Nema Rank #24,127

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #24127 for Nema.

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

Nema ___

  • Nema Amara
  • Nema Joy
  • Nema Rose
  • Nema Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Nema

Amina Zara Kofi Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Nema more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Nema at #24127 in the United States.

What do Emma and Nema mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Nema means "Grace, blessing" (Swahili origin).

Are Emma and Nema boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Nema is primarily a girl name.

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