Emma vs Nenah

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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Georgia Willow Athena Lillian

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Nenah

Girl #44,283 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #44,283
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Nen, Ney, Neie

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Nenah Rank #44,283

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #44283 for Nenah.

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

Nenah ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Nenah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Nenah at #44283 in the United States.

What do Emma and Nenah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Nenah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Nenah is primarily a girl name.

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