Emmett vs Maika

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#119
Total SSA Count
3,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emmett Rank #119
Maika Rank #7,106

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 vs #7106 for Maika.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmett ___

  • Emmett James
  • Emmett Cole
  • Emmett Ray
  • Emmett John
  • Emmett Gray
  • Emmett Lee

Maika ___

  • Maika Rose
  • Maika Grace
  • Maika Lily
  • Maika Aurora
  • Maika Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

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Archer Evelyn Hazel Finn Clara

If you choose Maika

Hana Kai Noa Yuki Sora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmett or Maika more popular?

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Maika at #7106 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Maika mean?

Emmett means "truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness" (Hebrew origin). Maika means "true fragrance" (Japanese origin).

Are Emmett and Maika boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Maika is primarily a girl name.

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