Emma vs Tyra

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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Tyra

Girl #4,316 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder goddess, feminine form of Tyr"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,316
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Tyra Rank #4,316

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4316 for Tyra.

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

Tyra ___

  • Tyra Marie
  • Tyra Nicole
  • Tyra Renee
  • Tyra Jade
  • Tyra Faith
  • Tyra Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Tyra

Freya Sigrid Bjorn Sven Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Tyra more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Tyra at #4316 in the United States.

What do Emma and Tyra mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Tyra means "thunder goddess, feminine form of Tyr" (Old Norse origin).

Are Emma and Tyra boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Tyra is primarily a girl name.

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