Emma vs Zahava

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
Zahava Rank #3,912

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3912 for Zahava.

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

Zahava ___

  • Zahava Ruth
  • Zahava Miriam
  • Zahava Leah
  • Zahava Naomi
  • Zahava Rivka

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Zahava

Ayelet Dov Noa Oren Shira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Zahava more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Zahava at #3912 in the United States.

What do Emma and Zahava mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Zahava means "precious, valuable" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Zahava boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Zahava is primarily a girl name.

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