Cailee vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cailee

Girl #4,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joyful gathering, dance"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American Scottish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,722
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cai, Lee, Cae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cailee Rank #4,722
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4722 for Cailee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cailee ___

  • Cailee Rose
  • Cailee Anne
  • Cailee Grace
  • Cailee Mae
  • Cailee Jo
  • Cailee Renee

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cailee

Zoey Hailey Emmaline Paige Liam

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cailee or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Cailee at #4722 in the United States.

What do Cailee and Emma mean?

Cailee means "joyful gathering, dance" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Cailee and Emma boy or girl names?

Cailee is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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