Emma vs Sione

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sione

Boy #3,969 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Samoan

Cultural Roots

Samoan Tongan New Zealand Australian Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,969
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Si

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Sione Rank #3,969

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3969 for Sione.

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

Sione ___

  • Sione James
  • Sione David
  • Sione Michael
  • Sione Faleolo
  • Sione Taufa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Sione

Tala Moana Lani Malo Keoni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Sione more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Sione at #3969 in the United States.

What do Emma and Sione mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Sione means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Samoan origin).

Are Emma and Sione boy or girl names?

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

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