Emma vs Kaycee

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
Kaycee Rank #1,381

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1381 for Kaycee.

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

Kaycee ___

  • Kaycee Lynn
  • Kaycee Ann
  • Kaycee Marie
  • Kaycee Jo
  • Kaycee Lee
  • Kaycee Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kaycee

Kelsey Tyler Jordan Delaney Peyton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kaycee more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kaycee at #1381 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kaycee mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kaycee means "alert, watchful" (Irish Cathasach origin).

Are Emma and Kaycee boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kaycee is primarily a girl name.

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