Emma vs Tirzah

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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Tirzah

Girl #3,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"she is my delight, pleasant"

Origin: Hebrew (ratzah)

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,945
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tiri, Tira

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Tirzah Rank #3,945

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3945 for Tirzah.

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

Tirzah ___

  • Tirzah Ruth
  • Tirzah Grace
  • Tirzah Rose
  • Tirzah Mae
  • Tirzah Selah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Tirzah

Abigail Ezra Levi Miriam Selah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Tirzah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Tirzah at #3945 in the United States.

What do Emma and Tirzah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Tirzah means "she is my delight, pleasant" (Hebrew (ratzah) origin).

Are Emma and Tirzah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Tirzah is primarily a girl name.

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