Emma vs Katrina

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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Katrina

Girl #1,642 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek katharos via Latin Katharina

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,642
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Katy, Trina

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Katrina Rank #1,642

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1642 for Katrina.

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

Katrina ___

  • Katrina Marie
  • Katrina Louise
  • Katrina Elizabeth
  • Katrina Grace
  • Katrina Ann
  • Katrina Helene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Katrina

Ingrid Hans Mikhail Anastasia Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Katrina more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Katrina at #1642 in the United States.

What do Emma and Katrina mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Katrina means "pure" (Greek katharos via Latin Katharina origin).

Are Emma and Katrina boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Katrina is primarily a girl name.

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