Emma vs Kathia

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

✓ All Clear
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Kathia

Girl #6,381 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,381
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Kati, Tia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kathia Rank #6,381

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6381 for Kathia.

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

Kathia ___

  • Kathia Maria
  • Kathia Isabel
  • Kathia Sofia
  • Kathia Elena
  • Kathia Valentina
  • Kathia Luz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kathia

Valentina Sofia Isabella Mateo Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kathia more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kathia at #6381 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kathia mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kathia means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Emma and Kathia boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kathia is primarily a girl name.

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