Emma vs Kamilah

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

Emma Rank #2
Kamilah Rank #1,449

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1449 for Kamilah.

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

Kamilah ___

  • Kamilah Grace
  • Kamilah Rose
  • Kamilah Nour
  • Kamilah Sofia
  • Kamilah Marie
  • Kamilah Zara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kamilah

Amara Fatima Zainab Kareem Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kamilah more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kamilah at #1449 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kamilah mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kamilah means "perfect, complete" (Arabic origin).

Are Emma and Kamilah boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kamilah is primarily a girl name.

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