Emma vs Zahra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zahra

Girl #543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white flower"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Muslim East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#543
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Zahra Rank #543

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #543 for Zahra.

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

Zahra ___

  • Zahra Amira
  • Zahra Nour
  • Zahra Yasmin
  • Zahra Sofia
  • Zahra Leila
  • Zahra Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Zahra

Layla Omar Nadia Tariq Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Zahra more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Zahra at #543 in the United States.

What do Emma and Zahra mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Zahra means "white flower" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Zahra boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Zahra is primarily a girl name.

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