Emma vs Yemaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yemaya

Girl #3,659 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"mother of waters"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Yoruba African Afro-Caribbean Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,659
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yema, Maya, Ema

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Yemaya Rank #3,659

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3659 for Yemaya.

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

Yemaya ___

  • Yemaya Grace
  • Yemaya Simone
  • Yemaya Amara
  • Yemaya Celeste
  • Yemaya Jade
  • Yemaya Noel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Yemaya

Oshun Imani Zaire Amara Kofi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Yemaya more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Yemaya at #3659 in the United States.

What do Emma and Yemaya mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Yemaya means "mother of waters" (Yoruba origin).

Are Emma and Yemaya boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Yemaya is primarily a girl name.

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