Emma vs Zemira

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Zemira Rank #2,671

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2671 for Zemira.

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

Zemira ___

  • Zemira Rose
  • Zemira Leah
  • Zemira Miriam
  • Zemira Ruth
  • Zemira Naomi
  • Zemira Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Zemira

Tamar Adina Yael Ari Lior

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Zemira more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Zemira at #2671 in the United States.

What do Emma and Zemira mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Zemira means "song, melody, praise" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Zemira boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Zemira is primarily a girl name.

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