Emma vs Selena

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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Selena

Girl #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#245
Total SSA Count
1,289
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sel, Lena

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Selena Rank #245

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #245 for Selena.

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

Selena ___

  • Selena Rose
  • Selena Marie
  • Selena Grace
  • Selena Nicole
  • Selena Victoria
  • Selena Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Selena

Elena Natalia Adrian Marco Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Selena more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Selena at #245 in the United States.

What do Emma and Selena mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Selena means "moon" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Selena boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Selena is primarily a girl name.

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