Emma vs Roxanna

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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Roxanna

Girl #3,311 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright star"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian English Spanish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,311
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roxy, Roxie, Rox

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Roxanna Rank #3,311

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3311 for Roxanna.

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

Roxanna ___

  • Roxanna Marie
  • Roxanna Lynn
  • Roxanna Grace
  • Roxanna Jane
  • Roxanna Claire
  • Roxanna Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Roxanna

Maximus Julian Cassandra Valentina Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Roxanna more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Roxanna at #3311 in the United States.

What do Emma and Roxanna mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Roxanna means "bright star" (Persian origin).

Are Emma and Roxanna boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Roxanna is primarily a girl name.

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