Emma vs Yocheved

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Yocheved Rank #2,385

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2385 for Yocheved.

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

Yocheved ___

  • Yocheved Miriam
  • Yocheved Leah
  • Yocheved Rachel
  • Yocheved Sarah
  • Yocheved Rivka
  • Yocheved Devorah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Yocheved

Moshe Miriam Aharon Tzipporah Adina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Yocheved more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Yocheved at #2385 in the United States.

What do Emma and Yocheved mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Yocheved means "God is glory, YHWH is honor" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Yocheved boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Yocheved is primarily a girl name.

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