Emmie vs Magdalena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magdalena

Girl #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Polish Czech Slovak German Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#836
Total SSA Count
321
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Magda, Lena, Maggie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emmie Rank #735
Magdalena Rank #836

Emmie is more popular, ranked #735 vs #836 for Magdalena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmie ___

  • Emmie Rose
  • Emmie Jane
  • Emmie Grace
  • Emmie Mae
  • Emmie Kate
  • Emmie Claire

Magdalena ___

  • Magdalena Sofia
  • Magdalena Elena
  • Magdalena Rose
  • Magdalena Victoria
  • Magdalena Clara
  • Magdalena Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Emmie

Archie Teddy Millie Freddie Bertie

If you choose Magdalena

Sebastiana Catalina Rafael Sebastian Matthias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmie or Magdalena more popular?

Emmie is more popular, ranked #735 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Emmie and Magdalena mean?

Emmie means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin).

Are Emmie and Magdalena boy or girl names?

Emmie is primarily a girl name. Magdalena is primarily a girl name.

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