Emma vs Katalina

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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Katalina

Girl #439 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, unsullied"

Origin: Greek (katharos)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#439
Total SSA Count
706
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Kata, Lina

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Katalina Rank #439

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #439 for Katalina.

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

Katalina ___

  • Katalina Rose
  • Katalina Marie
  • Katalina Isabel
  • Katalina Grace
  • Katalina Elena
  • Katalina Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Katalina

Isabella Valentina Sebastian Mateo Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Katalina more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Katalina at #439 in the United States.

What do Emma and Katalina mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Katalina means "pure, unsullied" (Greek (katharos) origin).

Are Emma and Katalina boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Katalina is primarily a girl name.

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