Emma vs Yohana

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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Yohana

Girl #2,865 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian East African Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,865
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yoha, Hana, Jo

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Yohana Rank #2,865

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2865 for Yohana.

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

Yohana ___

  • Yohana Maria
  • Yohana Grace
  • Yohana Sofia
  • Yohana Elena
  • Yohana Isabel
  • Yohana Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Yohana

Marta Ezra Miriam Dawit Selam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Yohana more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Yohana at #2865 in the United States.

What do Emma and Yohana mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Yohana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Yohana boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Yohana is primarily a girl name.

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