Emma vs Psalms

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Psalms

Boy #4,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sacred songs, hymns of praise"

Origin: Hebrew/Greek

Cultural Roots

American Christian Hebrew African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,216
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Psalm, Sam

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Psalms Rank #4,216

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4216 for Psalms.

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

Psalms ___

  • Psalms David
  • Psalms Emmanuel
  • Psalms Justice
  • Psalms Reign
  • Psalms Isaiah
  • Psalms Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Psalms

Saint North Chicago Reign True

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Psalms more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Psalms at #4216 in the United States.

What do Emma and Psalms mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Psalms means "sacred songs, hymns of praise" (Hebrew/Greek origin).

Are Emma and Psalms boy or girl names?

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

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