Emma vs Romi

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

Romi

Girl #1,010 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted, my height"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Italian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,010
Total SSA Count
253
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Romi Rank #1,010

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1010 for Romi.

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

Romi ___

  • Romi Grace
  • Romi Jade
  • Romi Rose
  • Romi Claire
  • Romi Wren
  • Romi Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Romi

Zara Mia Lena Ari Noa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Romi more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Romi at #1010 in the United States.

What do Emma and Romi mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Romi means "exalted, my height" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Romi boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Romi is primarily a girl name.

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