Emma vs Yana

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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Yana

Girl #1,884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,884
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Yana Rank #1,884

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1884 for Yana.

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

Yana ___

  • Yana Sofia
  • Yana Maria
  • Yana Irene
  • Yana Natasha
  • Yana Vera
  • Yana Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Yana

Dmitri Sasha Natalia Ivan Mila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Yana more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Yana at #1884 in the United States.

What do Emma and Yana mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Yana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Emma and Yana boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Yana is primarily a girl name.

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