Emma vs Sama

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sama

Girl #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sky, heaven"

Origin: Arabic samaa

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,383
Total SSA Count
163
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Sama Rank #1,383

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1383 for Sama.

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

Sama ___

  • Sama Leila
  • Sama Nour
  • Sama Rose
  • Sama Jade
  • Sama Yasmine
  • Sama Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Sama

Nour Layla Yasmin Tariq Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Sama more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Sama at #1383 in the United States.

What do Emma and Sama mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Sama means "sky, heaven" (Arabic samaa origin).

Are Emma and Sama boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Sama is primarily a girl name.

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