Emma vs Roxana

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

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Roxana

Girl #2,083 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, luminous"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Romanian Spanish French Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,083
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roxy, Roxie, Rox

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Roxana Rank #2,083

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2083 for Roxana.

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

Roxana ___

  • Roxana Marie
  • Roxana Elena
  • Roxana Grace
  • Roxana Isabelle
  • Roxana Claire
  • Roxana Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Roxana

Darius Cyrus Alexander Cassandra Leander

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Roxana more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Roxana at #2083 in the United States.

What do Emma and Roxana mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Roxana means "bright, luminous" (Old Persian origin).

Are Emma and Roxana boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Roxana is primarily a girl name.

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