Cathirine vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cathirine

Girl #47,789 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#47,789
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cathy, Cat, Cate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cathirine Rank #47,789
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #47789 for Cathirine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cathirine ___

  • Cathirine Anne
  • Cathirine Rose
  • Cathirine Jane
  • Cathirine Elizabeth
  • Cathirine Grace

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 Cathirine

Margaret Eleanor Beatrice Henry William

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cathirine or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Cathirine at #47789 in the United States.

What do Cathirine and Emma mean?

Cathirine means "pure, clear" (Greek katharos origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Cathirine and Emma boy or girl names?

Cathirine is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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