Emma vs Paij

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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Genevieve Caroline Madeline Hannah

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Paij

Girl #41,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young servant, attendant to nobility"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #41,686
Total SSA Count: 5
Syllables: 1
Nicknames: Paj

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Paij Rank #41,686

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #41686 for Paij.

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

Paij ___

Paij Elizabeth
Paij Marie
Paij Alexandra
Paij Rose
Paij Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Paij

Reese Quinn Blake Avery Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Paij more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Paij at #41686 in the United States.

What do Emma and Paij mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Paij means "young servant, attendant to nobility" (Old French origin).

Are Emma and Paij boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Paij is primarily a girl name.

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