Emma vs Roma

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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Roma

Girl #1,680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Rome, the eternal city"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Indian Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,680
Total SSA Count
121
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro, Romi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Roma Rank #1,680

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1680 for Roma.

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

Roma ___

  • Roma Grace
  • Roma Victoria
  • Roma Elena
  • Roma Lucia
  • Roma Isabella
  • Roma Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Roma

Siena Florence Venice Nico Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Roma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Roma at #1680 in the United States.

What do Emma and Roma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Roma means "from Rome, the eternal city" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Roma boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Roma is primarily a girl name.

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