Emma vs Thora

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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Thora

Girl #4,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder goddess, feminine Thor"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse Icelandic Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,926
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thory

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Thora Rank #4,926

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4926 for Thora.

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

Thora ___

  • Thora Rose
  • Thora Jane
  • Thora May
  • Thora Elise
  • Thora Sigrid
  • Thora Ingrid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Thora

Astrid Freya Soren Erik Sigrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Thora more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Thora at #4926 in the United States.

What do Emma and Thora mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Thora means "thunder goddess, feminine Thor" (Old Norse origin).

Are Emma and Thora boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Thora is primarily a girl name.

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