Emma vs Ximena

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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Ximena

Girl #173 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who listens"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#173
Total SSA Count
1,744
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Xime

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Ximena Rank #173

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #173 for Ximena.

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

Ximena ___

  • Ximena Sofia
  • Ximena Isabella
  • Ximena Valentina
  • Ximena Lucia
  • Ximena Elena
  • Ximena Maria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Ximena

Alejandro Mateo Valentina Sebastian Emilio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Ximena more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ximena at #173 in the United States.

What do Emma and Ximena mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Ximena means "one who listens" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Ximena boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Ximena is primarily a girl name.

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