Emma vs Yasmin

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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Yasmin

Girl #917 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"jasmine flower"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Malay South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#917
Total SSA Count
289
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yaz, Yazzy, Minnie

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Yasmin Rank #917

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #917 for Yasmin.

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

Yasmin ___

  • Yasmin Nour
  • Yasmin Layla
  • Yasmin Jade
  • Yasmin Rose
  • Yasmin Marie
  • Yasmin Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Yasmin

Tariq Zaid Layla Fatima Rayan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Yasmin more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Yasmin at #917 in the United States.

What do Emma and Yasmin mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Yasmin means "jasmine flower" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Yasmin boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Yasmin is primarily a girl name.

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