Emma vs Rosalee

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
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Rosalee

Girl #956 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little rose"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#956
Total SSA Count
272
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rose, Rosie, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Rosalee Rank #956

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #956 for Rosalee.

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

Rosalee ___

  • Rosalee Jane
  • Rosalee Mae
  • Rosalee Grace
  • Rosalee Claire
  • Rosalee Violet
  • Rosalee June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Rosalee

Magnolia Violet Emmett Theodore Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Rosalee more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Rosalee at #956 in the United States.

What do Emma and Rosalee mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Rosalee means "little rose" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Rosalee boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Rosalee is primarily a girl name.

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