Emma vs Raleigh

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

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Raleigh Rank #1,918

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1918 for Raleigh.

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

Raleigh ___

  • Raleigh Jane
  • Raleigh Grace
  • Raleigh Anne
  • Raleigh Claire
  • Raleigh June
  • Raleigh Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Raleigh

Camden Savannah Ashton Charlotte Bennett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Raleigh more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Raleigh at #1918 in the United States.

What do Emma and Raleigh mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Raleigh means "red clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Emma and Raleigh boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Raleigh is primarily a girl name.

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