Emma vs Tanis

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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Valeria Charlotte Chloe Anastasia

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Tanis

Boy #20,563 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #20,563
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Tan, Tay, Taie

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Tanis Rank #20,563

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #20563 for Tanis.

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

Tanis ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Tanis more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Tanis at #20563 in the United States.

What do Emma and Tanis mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Tanis boy or girl names?

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

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