Emma vs Omar

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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Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Omar Rank #260

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #260 for Omar.

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

Omar ___

  • Omar Ali
  • Omar Hassan
  • Omar James
  • Omar Abdullah
  • Omar Kareem
  • Omar Samir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Omar

Zara Layla Hassan Amir Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Omar more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Omar at #260 in the United States.

What do Emma and Omar mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Omar boy or girl names?

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

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