Emma vs Rahmah

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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Rahmah

Girl #6,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mercy, compassion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim East African Malay Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,537
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rah, Mah

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Rahmah Rank #6,537

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6537 for Rahmah.

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

Rahmah ___

  • Rahmah Nour
  • Rahmah Amira
  • Rahmah Fatima
  • Rahmah Hana
  • Rahmah Layla
  • Rahmah Safa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Rahmah

Fatima Aisha Maryam Ibrahim Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Rahmah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Rahmah at #6537 in the United States.

What do Emma and Rahmah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Rahmah means "mercy, compassion" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Rahmah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Rahmah is primarily a girl name.

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