Emma vs Yousef

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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Yousef

Boy #767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#767
Total SSA Count
331
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yoyo, Sef

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Yousef Rank #767

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #767 for Yousef.

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

Yousef ___

  • Yousef Ali
  • Yousef Hassan
  • Yousef Ibrahim
  • Yousef Mohammed
  • Yousef Omar
  • Yousef Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Yousef

Amir Kareem Leila Yasmine Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Yousef more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Yousef at #767 in the United States.

What do Emma and Yousef mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Yousef means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Yousef boy or girl names?

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

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