Emma vs Kaja

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaja

Girl #6,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear (via Katherine)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Estonian Latvian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,386
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kaja Rank #6,386

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6386 for Kaja.

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

Kaja ___

  • Kaja Marie
  • Kaja Ingrid
  • Kaja Sofie
  • Kaja Annika
  • Kaja Else
  • Kaja Birthe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kaja

Maja Astrid Freya Sigrid Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kaja more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kaja at #6386 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kaja mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kaja means "pure, clear (via Katherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Kaja boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kaja is primarily a girl name.

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