Caylee 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

Caylee Rank #1,936
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1936 for Caylee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caylee ___

  • Caylee Marie
  • Caylee Grace
  • Caylee Ann
  • Caylee Rose
  • Caylee Lynn
  • Caylee Jo

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 Caylee

Hayley Brayden Jayden Taylor Avery

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caylee or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Caylee at #1936 in the United States.

What do Caylee and Emma mean?

Caylee means "gentle, beautiful" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Caylee and Emma boy or girl names?

Caylee is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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