Emma vs Samora

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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Samora

Girl #4,624 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"guarded by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African Mozambican Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,624
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Mora, Sami

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Samora Rank #4,624

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4624 for Samora.

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

Samora ___

  • Samora Rose
  • Samora Joy
  • Samora Grace
  • Samora Elise
  • Samora Marie
  • Samora Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Samora

Zara Imani Kwame Amara Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Samora more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Samora at #4624 in the United States.

What do Emma and Samora mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Samora means "guarded by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Samora boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Samora is primarily a girl name.

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