Emma vs Tusha

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Tusha Rank #60,863

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #60863 for Tusha.

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

Tusha ___

  • Tusha Priya
  • Tusha Ananya
  • Tusha Devi
  • Tusha Rani
  • Tusha Maya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Tusha

Riya Neha Arjun Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Tusha more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Tusha at #60863 in the United States.

What do Emma and Tusha mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Tusha means "satisfaction, contentment" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Emma and Tusha boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Tusha is primarily a girl name.

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