Emma vs Urijah

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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Urijah

Boy #2,627 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light, my flame is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Religious communities African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,627
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Uri, Rijah

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Urijah Rank #2,627

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2627 for Urijah.

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

Urijah ___

  • Urijah James
  • Urijah Emmanuel
  • Urijah Ezekiel
  • Urijah Solomon
  • Urijah Nathan
  • Urijah Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Urijah

Elijah Josiah Ezra Naomi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Urijah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Urijah at #2627 in the United States.

What do Emma and Urijah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Urijah means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Urijah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Urijah is primarily a boy name.

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