Emma vs Qamar

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

All Clear

Qamar

Girl #3,373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moon"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,373
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Qami, Mari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Qamar Rank #3,373

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3373 for Qamar.

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

Qamar ___

  • Qamar Fatima
  • Qamar Nour
  • Qamar Amira
  • Qamar Sana
  • Qamar Layla
  • Qamar Zeynep

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Qamar

Nour Shams Zara Omar Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Qamar more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Qamar at #3373 in the United States.

What do Emma and Qamar mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Qamar means "moon" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Qamar boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Qamar is primarily a girl name.

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