Emma vs Teruyo

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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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Teruyo Rank #71,067

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #71067 for Teruyo.

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

Teruyo ___

  • Teruyo Hana
  • Teruyo Mio
  • Teruyo Suki
  • Teruyo Emi
  • Teruyo Nao

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Teruyo

Haruko Fumiko Kenji Hiroshi Akiko

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Teruyo more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Teruyo at #71067 in the United States.

What do Emma and Teruyo mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Teruyo means "shining generation, luminous era" (Japanese origin).

Are Emma and Teruyo boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Teruyo is primarily a girl name.

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