Emily vs Karin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karin

Boy #10,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,769
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emily Rank #8,972
Karin Rank #10,769

Emily is more popular, ranked #8972 vs #10769 for Karin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Karin more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #8972 compared to Karin at #10769 in the United States.

What do Emily and Karin mean?

Emily means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius origin). Karin means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Emily and Karin boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a boy name. Karin is primarily a boy name.

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