Emmery vs Irma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmery

Girl #2,627 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"work power, vigor and rule"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,627
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irm

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emmery Rank #2,627
Irma Rank #2,608

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 vs #2627 for Emmery.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmery ___

  • Emmery Grace
  • Emmery Rose
  • Emmery Jane
  • Emmery Claire
  • Emmery Kate
  • Emmery Ann

Irma ___

  • Irma Louise
  • Irma Mae
  • Irma Jean
  • Irma Rose
  • Irma Grace
  • Irma Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emmery

Avery Harper Sloane Emerson Quinn

If you choose Irma

Gertrude Bertha Otto Karl Hildegard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmery or Irma more popular?

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 compared to Emmery at #2627 in the United States.

What do Emmery and Irma mean?

Emmery means "work power, vigor and rule" (Old Germanic origin). Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Emmery and Irma boy or girl names?

Emmery is primarily a girl name. Irma is primarily a girl name.

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