Emma vs Susannah

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
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Susannah Rank #2,715

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2715 for Susannah.

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

Susannah ___

  • Susannah Grace
  • Susannah Mae
  • Susannah Jane
  • Susannah Claire
  • Susannah Rose
  • Susannah Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Susannah

Josephine Harriet Eliza Nathaniel Solomon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Susannah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Susannah at #2715 in the United States.

What do Emma and Susannah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Susannah means "lily, graceful lily" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Susannah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Susannah is primarily a girl name.

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