Catarina vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Catarina Rank #1,899
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1899 for Catarina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Catarina ___

  • Catarina Sofia
  • Catarina Maria
  • Catarina Luz
  • Catarina Isabel
  • Catarina Elena
  • Catarina Clara

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 Catarina

Mateo Rafael Valentina Lucia Sebastian

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catarina or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Catarina at #1899 in the United States.

What do Catarina and Emma mean?

Catarina means "pure" (Greek origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Catarina and Emma boy or girl names?

Catarina is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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