Emma vs Yannis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yannis

Boy #3,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,952
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yanni, Yan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Yannis Rank #3,952

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3952 for Yannis.

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

Yannis ___

  • Yannis Alexander
  • Yannis George
  • Yannis Michael
  • Yannis Constantine
  • Yannis Dimitri
  • Yannis Andreas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Yannis

Elena Sophia Nikos Kostas Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Yannis more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Yannis at #3952 in the United States.

What do Emma and Yannis mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Yannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Emma and Yannis boy or girl names?

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

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