Emma vs Zulema

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zulema

Girl #2,922 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, safe and sound"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Arabic Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,922
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zule, Lema, Zuzu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Zulema Rank #2,922

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2922 for Zulema.

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

Zulema ___

  • Zulema Sofia
  • Zulema Maria
  • Zulema Valentina
  • Zulema Celeste
  • Zulema Lucia
  • Zulema Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Zulema

Selena Valentina Santiago Mateo Salma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Zulema more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Zulema at #2922 in the United States.

What do Emma and Zulema mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Zulema means "peace, safe and sound" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Zulema boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Zulema is primarily a girl name.

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