Emma vs Kaomi

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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Kaomi

Girl #2,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful face, beautiful appearance"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,163
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kao, Omi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kaomi Rank #2,163

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2163 for Kaomi.

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

Kaomi ___

  • Kaomi Rose
  • Kaomi Lynn
  • Kaomi Mae
  • Kaomi Grace
  • Kaomi Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kaomi

Kenji Sakura Hana Riku Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kaomi more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kaomi at #2163 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kaomi mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kaomi means "beautiful face, beautiful appearance" (Japanese origin).

Are Emma and Kaomi boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kaomi is primarily a girl name.

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