Emma vs Kaili

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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Kaili

Girl #3,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hawaiian deity, sacred power"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,840
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kaili Rank #3,840

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3840 for Kaili.

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

Kaili ___

  • Kaili Rose
  • Kaili Mae
  • Kaili Ann
  • Kaili Grace
  • Kaili Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kaili

Malia Lana Kai Koa Leilani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kaili more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kaili at #3840 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kaili mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kaili means "Hawaiian deity, sacred power" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Emma and Kaili boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kaili is primarily a girl name.

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