Emma vs Tabitha

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

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Tabitha Rank #1,517

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1517 for Tabitha.

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

Tabitha ___

  • Tabitha Rose
  • Tabitha Jane
  • Tabitha Claire
  • Tabitha Ann
  • Tabitha Louise
  • Tabitha Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Tabitha

Beatrice Phineas Caspian Cordelia Barnabas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Tabitha more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Tabitha at #1517 in the United States.

What do Emma and Tabitha mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Tabitha means "gazelle" (Aramaic origin).

Are Emma and Tabitha boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Tabitha is primarily a girl name.

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