Emma vs Sariah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sariah

Girl #1,011 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is princess, noble ruler"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Latter-day Saint Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,011
Total SSA Count
253
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sari, Ria

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Sariah Rank #1,011

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1011 for Sariah.

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

Sariah ___

  • Sariah Grace
  • Sariah Mae
  • Sariah Rose
  • Sariah Faith
  • Sariah Hope
  • Sariah Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Sariah

Nephi Lehi Naomi Lydia Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Sariah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Sariah at #1011 in the United States.

What do Emma and Sariah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Sariah means "God is princess, noble ruler" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Sariah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Sariah is primarily a girl name.

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