Emma vs Kather

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
Kather Rank #23,626

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #23626 for Kather.

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

Kather ___

  • Kather Mae
  • Kather Rose
  • Kather Lynn
  • Kather Grace
  • Kather Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kather

Heather Lyra Phoebe Corbin Elsbeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kather more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kather at #23626 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kather mean?

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

Are Emma and Kather boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kather is primarily a girl name.

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