Emma vs Tamari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tamari

Boy #6,316 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"date palm, palm tree"

Origin: Hebrew tamar

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Georgian Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,316
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tam, Tami

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Tamari Rank #6,316

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6316 for Tamari.

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

Tamari ___

  • Tamari James
  • Tamari Alexander
  • Tamari Lee
  • Tamari Joseph
  • Tamari Michael
  • Tamari David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Tamari

Amara Zion Lyra Elias Kaia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Tamari more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Tamari at #6316 in the United States.

What do Emma and Tamari mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Tamari means "date palm, palm tree" (Hebrew tamar origin).

Are Emma and Tamari boy or girl names?

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

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