Emma vs Ymir

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
Ymir Rank #5,866

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5866 for Ymir.

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

Ymir ___

  • Ymir Erik
  • Ymir Thor
  • Ymir Axel
  • Ymir Bjorn
  • Ymir Leif
  • Ymir Ragnar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Ymir

Odin Freya Loki Sigrid Astrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Ymir more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ymir at #5866 in the United States.

What do Emma and Ymir mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Ymir means "the loud one, the screamer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Emma and Ymir boy or girl names?

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

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