Emma vs Toba

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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Toba

Girl #6,342 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"goodness of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,342
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Toby, Tobie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Toba Rank #6,342

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6342 for Toba.

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

Toba ___

  • Toba Rose
  • Toba Miriam
  • Toba Ruth
  • Toba Sarah
  • Toba Leah
  • Toba Rachel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Toba

Rivka Malka Chana Moshe Yosef

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Toba more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Toba at #6342 in the United States.

What do Emma and Toba mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Toba means "goodness of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Toba boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Toba is primarily a girl name.

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