Emma vs Parish

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Parish Rank #23,379

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #23379 for Parish.

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

Parish ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Parish

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Parish more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Parish at #23379 in the United States.

What do Emma and Parish mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Parish boy or girl names?

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

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