Caty 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

Caty Rank #22,366
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #22366 for Caty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caty ___

  • Caty Rose
  • Caty Marie
  • Caty Anne
  • Caty Lynn
  • Caty Grace
  • Caty Belle

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 Caty

Lily Emma Sophie Lucy Molly

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caty or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Caty at #22366 in the United States.

What do Caty and Emma mean?

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

Are Caty and Emma boy or girl names?

Caty is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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