Emma vs Polly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Polly

Girl #2,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea; beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,192
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Poll, Pol

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Polly Rank #2,192

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2192 for Polly.

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

Polly ___

  • Polly Jean
  • Polly Anne
  • Polly Mae
  • Polly Rose
  • Polly Jane
  • Polly Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Polly

Molly Nellie Teddy Archie Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Polly more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Polly at #2192 in the United States.

What do Emma and Polly mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Polly means "star of the sea; beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Emma and Polly boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Polly is primarily a girl name.

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