Emma vs Sharmine

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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Sharmine

Girl #46,485 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bashful, modest"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Afghan Pakistani Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46,485
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shar, Mina

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Sharmine Rank #46,485

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #46485 for Sharmine.

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

Sharmine ___

  • Sharmine Noor
  • Sharmine Layla
  • Sharmine Roya
  • Sharmine Mina
  • Sharmine Zara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Sharmine

Shireen Farida Leila Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Sharmine more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Sharmine at #46485 in the United States.

What do Emma and Sharmine mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Sharmine means "bashful, modest" (Persian origin).

Are Emma and Sharmine boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Sharmine is primarily a girl name.

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