Emma vs Shifra

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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Shifra

Girl #3,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to improve, to make beautiful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,461
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shifi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Shifra Rank #3,461

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3461 for Shifra.

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

Shifra ___

  • Shifra Miriam
  • Shifra Esther
  • Shifra Rivka
  • Shifra Leah
  • Shifra Rachel
  • Shifra Naomi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Shifra

Puah Miriam Elisheva Devorah Binyamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Shifra more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Shifra at #3461 in the United States.

What do Emma and Shifra mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Shifra means "to improve, to make beautiful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Shifra boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Shifra is primarily a girl name.

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