Emma vs Kathey

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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Charlotte Amelia Jasmine Everly

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Kathey

Girl #36,897 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #36,897
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Kat, Kath, Kathy

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Kathey Rank #36,897

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #36897 for Kathey.

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

Kathey ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kathey more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kathey at #36897 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kathey mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Kathey boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kathey is primarily a girl name.

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