Emma vs Rena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rena

Girl #2,691 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song, joyful song"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Japanese Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,691
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ren

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Rena Rank #2,691

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2691 for Rena.

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

Rena ___

  • Rena Marie
  • Rena Grace
  • Rena Louise
  • Rena Sofia
  • Rena Claire
  • Rena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Rena

Leah Mara Naomi Joel Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Rena more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Rena at #2691 in the United States.

What do Emma and Rena mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Rena means "song, joyful song" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Rena boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Rena is primarily a girl name.

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