Emma vs Sahana

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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Sahana

Girl #1,783 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"patience, forbearance, endurance"

Origin: Sanskrit sah (to endure)

Cultural Roots

Indian South Indian Kannada Sanskrit

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,783
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Saha, Sanu, Hana

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Sahana Rank #1,783

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1783 for Sahana.

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

Sahana ___

  • Sahana Priya
  • Sahana Maya
  • Sahana Devi
  • Sahana Ananya
  • Sahana Lakshmi
  • Sahana Deepa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Sahana

Arjun Priya Anika Rohan Meera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Sahana more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Sahana at #1783 in the United States.

What do Emma and Sahana mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Sahana means "patience, forbearance, endurance" (Sanskrit sah (to endure) origin).

Are Emma and Sahana boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Sahana is primarily a girl name.

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