Emma vs Shari

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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Shari

Boy #19,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine law, path to the watering hole"

Origin: Arabic Sharia

Cultural Roots

American South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,249
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sha

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Shari Rank #19,249

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #19249 for Shari.

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

Shari ___

  • Shari Ali
  • Shari Khan
  • Shari Raj
  • Shari James
  • Shari Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Shari

Rashid Tariq Indira Priya Aryan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Shari more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Shari at #19249 in the United States.

What do Emma and Shari mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Shari means "divine law, path to the watering hole" (Arabic Sharia origin).

Are Emma and Shari boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Shari is primarily a boy name.

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