Emma vs Yanni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yanni

Boy #5,518 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Hebrew Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,518
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Yan, Yay, Yaie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Yanni Rank #5,518

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5518 for Yanni.

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

Yanni ___

  • Yanni Michael
  • Yanni Alexander
  • Yanni Christos
  • Yanni Dimitri
  • Yanni Luke
  • Yanni Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Yanni

Nico Sofia Thea Stavros Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Yanni more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Yanni at #5518 in the United States.

What do Emma and Yanni mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Yanni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Yanni boy or girl names?

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

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