Emma vs Zury

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

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Zury

Girl #4,631 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, good"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

African Swahili American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,631
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zu, Zuri

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Zury Rank #4,631

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4631 for Zury.

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

Zury ___

  • Zury Rose
  • Zury Jade
  • Zury Elise
  • Zury Grace
  • Zury Amara
  • Zury Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Zury

Zuri Amara Imani Zola Khari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Zury more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Zury at #4631 in the United States.

What do Emma and Zury mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Zury means "beautiful, good" (Swahili origin).

Are Emma and Zury boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Zury is primarily a girl name.

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