Emma vs Sabrina

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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Sabrina

Girl #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the River Severn (Sabrina Fluvius)"

Origin: Latin/Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#357
Total SSA Count
869
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sabby, Brina, Rina

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Sabrina Rank #357

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #357 for Sabrina.

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

Sabrina ___

  • Sabrina Rose
  • Sabrina Jane
  • Sabrina Louise
  • Sabrina Claire
  • Sabrina Elise
  • Sabrina Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Sabrina

Cecelia Raphael Vivienne Jasper Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Sabrina more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Sabrina at #357 in the United States.

What do Emma and Sabrina mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Sabrina means "from the River Severn (Sabrina Fluvius)" (Latin/Celtic origin).

Are Emma and Sabrina boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Sabrina is primarily a girl name.

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