Emma vs Tamar

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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Tamar

Girl #2,364 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"date palm tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Georgian Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,364
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tammy, Tami

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Tamar Rank #2,364

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2364 for Tamar.

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

Tamar ___

  • Tamar Ruth
  • Tamar Leah
  • Tamar Sarah
  • Tamar Miriam
  • Tamar Naomi
  • Tamar Rachel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Tamar

Dvora Naomi Yael Amos Ariel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Tamar more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Tamar at #2364 in the United States.

What do Emma and Tamar mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Tamar means "date palm tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Tamar boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Tamar is primarily a girl name.

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