Emma vs Sarah

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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Sarah

Girl #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Arabic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
2,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sal, Sally, Sadie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Sarah Rank #95

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #95 for Sarah.

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

Sarah ___

  • Sarah Grace
  • Sarah Elizabeth
  • Sarah Jane
  • Sarah Ann
  • Sarah Rose
  • Sarah Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Sarah

Rachel Rebecca Hannah Miriam Isaac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Sarah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Sarah at #95 in the United States.

What do Emma and Sarah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Sarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Sarah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Sarah is primarily a girl name.

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