Cathi vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cathi

Girl #66,116 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #66,116
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Cat, Cay, Caie

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Cookie Frita Suedell Kolene

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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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Popularity Comparison

Cathi Rank #66,116

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #66116 for Cathi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cathi or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Cathi at #66116 in the United States.

What do Cathi and Emma mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Cathi and Emma boy or girl names?

Cathi is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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