Emma vs Yuri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yuri

Girl #1,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily (flower)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Russian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,494
Total SSA Count
146
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Yuri Rank #1,494

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1494 for Yuri.

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

Yuri ___

  • Yuri Hana
  • Yuri Mei
  • Yuri Sofia
  • Yuri Elise
  • Yuri Rose
  • Yuri Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Yuri

Hana Sakura Mei Kenji Hiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Yuri more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Yuri at #1494 in the United States.

What do Emma and Yuri mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Yuri means "lily (flower)" (Japanese origin).

Are Emma and Yuri boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Yuri is primarily a girl name.

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