Emma vs Tahj

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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Tahj

Boy #1,420 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crown"

Origin: Arabic/Persian

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian South Asian African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,420
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Tahj Rank #1,420

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1420 for Tahj.

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

Tahj ___

  • Tahj Alexander
  • Tahj Michael
  • Tahj James
  • Tahj Xavier
  • Tahj Isaiah
  • Tahj Royal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Tahj

Zara Amira Khalil Amara Nouri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Tahj more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Tahj at #1420 in the United States.

What do Emma and Tahj mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Tahj means "crown" (Arabic/Persian origin).

Are Emma and Tahj boy or girl names?

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

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