Emma vs Kalees

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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Autumn Rylee Magnolia Aurora

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Kalees

Girl #40,730 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #40,730
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Kal, Kale, Kaley

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Kalees Rank #40,730

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #40730 for Kalees.

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

Kalees ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kalees

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kalees more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kalees at #40730 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kalees mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Kalees boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kalees is primarily a girl name.

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