Emma vs Katerina

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
Katerina Rank #1,447

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1447 for Katerina.

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

Katerina ___

  • Katerina Rose
  • Katerina Marie
  • Katerina Anne
  • Katerina Sofia
  • Katerina Grace
  • Katerina Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Katerina

Nikolai Dmitri Sofia Natalia Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Katerina more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Katerina at #1447 in the United States.

What do Emma and Katerina mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Katerina means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Katerina boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Katerina is primarily a girl name.

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