Emma vs Kathie

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

Similar Names

Aria Serenity Vivian Raelynn

Full profile for Emma →

Kathie

Girl #23,835 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #23,835
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Kat, Kath, Kathy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Verley Venitta Delane Meiling

Full profile for Kathie →

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Kathie Rank #23,835

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #23835 for Kathie.

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

Kathie ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kathie

No sibling data available yet.

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kathie more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kathie at #23835 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kathie mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Kathie boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kathie is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Kathie vs Emma Emma vs Raelynn Emma vs Wrenley Emma vs Cora Emma vs Ximena

← Full profile: Emma ← Full profile: Kathie Browse all baby names