Emma vs Kaija

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

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Kaija

Girl #6,651 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy"

Origin: Greek via Finnish

Cultural Roots

Finnish Scandinavian Estonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,651
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kaija Rank #6,651

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6651 for Kaija.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

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

Kaija ___

  • Kaija Rose
  • Kaija Marie
  • Kaija Elise
  • Kaija Jane
  • Kaija Anne
  • Kaija Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kaija

Lena Signe Eero Taavi Niina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kaija more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kaija at #6651 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kaija mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kaija means "pure, holy" (Greek via Finnish origin).

Are Emma and Kaija boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kaija is primarily a girl name.

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