Calais vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calais

Boy #7,226 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #7,226
Total SSA Count: 12
Nicknames: Cal, Cala, Calay

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Erion Ahmazi Corben

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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2
Total SSA Count: 13,485
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Em, Emmy

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Magnolia Annie Hailey Elliana

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Popularity Comparison

Calais Rank #7,226

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #7226 for Calais.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calais ___

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Emma ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calais or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Calais at #7226 in the United States.

What do Calais and Emma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Calais and Emma boy or girl names?

Calais is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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