Emma vs Nery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nery

Boy #3,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my lamp, my light"

Origin: Hebrew Neri

Cultural Roots

Spanish Central American Latin American Sephardic Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,429
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ner

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Nery Rank #3,429

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3429 for Nery.

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

Nery ___

  • Nery Jose
  • Nery Alejandro
  • Nery Fernando
  • Nery Luis
  • Nery Ricardo
  • Nery Alberto

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Nery

Rony Josue Yesenia Yareli Brayan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Nery more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Nery at #3429 in the United States.

What do Emma and Nery mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Nery means "my lamp, my light" (Hebrew Neri origin).

Are Emma and Nery boy or girl names?

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

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