Carey vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,332
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Care

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Popularity Comparison

Carey Rank #5,332
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5332 for Carey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carey ___

  • Carey James
  • Carey Thomas
  • Carey Michael
  • Carey John
  • Carey Patrick
  • Carey Grant

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 Carey

Brennan Cillian Fiona Siobhan Quinn

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carey or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Carey and Emma mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Carey and Emma boy or girl names?

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

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