Emma vs Shavna

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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Lia Samantha Natalia Everleigh

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Shavna

Girl #62,272 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #62,272
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Sha, Shav, Shavy

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Shavna Rank #62,272

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #62272 for Shavna.

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

Shavna ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Shavna more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Shavna at #62272 in the United States.

What do Emma and Shavna mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Shavna boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Shavna is primarily a girl name.

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