Emma vs Kana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kana

Girl #6,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower, added (fragrance)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Hawaiian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,383
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kana Rank #6,383

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6383 for Kana.

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

Kana ___

  • Kana Marie
  • Kana Rose
  • Kana Lynn
  • Kana Grace
  • Kana Jade
  • Kana Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kana

Hana Yuki Mika Sora Ren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kana more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kana at #6383 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kana mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kana means "flower, added (fragrance)" (Japanese origin).

Are Emma and Kana boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kana is primarily a girl name.

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