Emma vs Yara

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

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Yara Rank #578

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #578 for Yara.

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

Yara ___

  • Yara Sofia
  • Yara Lena
  • Yara Grace
  • Yara Marie
  • Yara Elise
  • Yara Nour

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Yara

Zara Leila Omar Nadia Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Yara more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Yara at #578 in the United States.

What do Emma and Yara mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Yara means "small butterfly" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Yara boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Yara is primarily a girl name.

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