Emma vs Xiomara

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

Xiomara

Girl #432 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"famous in battle"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#432
Total SSA Count
714
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Xio, Mara, Xiomi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Xiomara Rank #432

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #432 for Xiomara.

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

Xiomara ___

  • Xiomara Grace
  • Xiomara Sofia
  • Xiomara Isabel
  • Xiomara Valentina
  • Xiomara Lucia
  • Xiomara Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Xiomara

Ximena Paloma Camila Emiliano Rodrigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Xiomara more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Xiomara at #432 in the United States.

What do Emma and Xiomara mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Xiomara means "famous in battle" (Germanic via Spanish origin).

Are Emma and Xiomara boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Xiomara is primarily a girl name.

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