Emma vs Zarah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zarah

Girl #1,388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic English East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,388
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zar, Zee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Zarah Rank #1,388

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1388 for Zarah.

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

Zarah ___

  • Zarah Grace
  • Zarah Noelle
  • Zarah Rose
  • Zarah Amara
  • Zarah Imani
  • Zarah Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Zarah

Layla Amara Nadia Elias Micah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Zarah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Zarah at #1388 in the United States.

What do Emma and Zarah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Zarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Zarah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Zarah is primarily a girl name.

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