Emma vs Susanna

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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Susanna

Girl #1,352 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rose"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish Biblical Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,352
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sue, Susie, Suze

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Susanna Rank #1,352

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1352 for Susanna.

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

Susanna ___

  • Susanna Rose
  • Susanna Claire
  • Susanna Elise
  • Susanna Marie
  • Susanna Jane
  • Susanna Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Susanna

Arabella Edmund Cordelia Sebastian Helena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Susanna more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Susanna at #1352 in the United States.

What do Emma and Susanna mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Susanna means "rose" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Susanna boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Susanna is primarily a girl name.

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