Name comparison · girl names
Ember vs. Emma
In 2025, Emma leads at #3 among U.S. girls' names, with Ember at #154. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Ember | Emma |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #154 | #3 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,952 | 12,754 |
| All-time peak | #135 in 2024 | #1 in 2008 |
| Uniqueness score | 26 / 100 | 3 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Wyoming (#16) | District of Columbia (#1) |