Emma vs Tamike

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

Tamike

Girl #61,064 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people, nation; beautiful and beloved"

Origin: Japanese / African-American coinage

Cultural Roots

African-American Japanese-influenced American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#61,064
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tami, Mika

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Tamike Rank #61,064

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #61064 for Tamike.

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

Tamike ___

  • Tamike Renee
  • Tamike Marie
  • Tamike Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Tamike

Kezia Amara Tamara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Tamike more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Tamike at #61064 in the United States.

What do Emma and Tamike mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Tamike means "people, nation; beautiful and beloved" (Japanese / African-American coinage origin).

Are Emma and Tamike boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Tamike is primarily a girl name.

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