Emma vs Portia

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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Portia

Girl #6,130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Roman Porcius family (related to 'porcus', pig or a family totem)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Roman/Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,130
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Por, Port, Porty

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Portia Rank #6,130

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6130 for Portia.

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

Portia ___

  • Portia Elaine
  • Portia Elizabeth
  • Portia Anne
  • Portia Claire
  • Portia Rose
  • Portia Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Portia

Eleanor Beatrice Vivienne Sebastian Julian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Portia more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Portia at #6130 in the United States.

What do Emma and Portia mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Portia means "from the Roman Porcius family (related to 'porcus', pig or a family totem)" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Portia boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Portia is primarily a girl name.

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