Emma
Meaning
"strength"
Origin: Germanic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2
- Total SSA Count
- 13,485
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Em, Emmy
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"strength"
Origin: Germanic
"beloved, dear"
Origin: French via Sherry
Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #64722 for Sherdina.
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Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Sherdina at #64722 in the United States.
Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Sherdina means "beloved, dear" (French via Sherry origin).
Emma is primarily a girl name. Sherdina is primarily a girl name.