Emma vs Kateri

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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Kateri

Girl #3,971 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Mohawk

Cultural Roots

Native American Mohawk Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,971
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kate, Kati

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kateri Rank #3,971

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3971 for Kateri.

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

Kateri ___

  • Kateri Rose
  • Kateri Dawn
  • Kateri Marie
  • Kateri Lynn
  • Kateri Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kateri

Aiyana Kaya Dakota Cheyenne Takoda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kateri more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kateri at #3971 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kateri mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kateri means "pure" (Greek via Mohawk origin).

Are Emma and Kateri boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kateri is primarily a girl name.

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