Emma vs Keeley

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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Vivian Victoria Sienna Callie

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Keeley

Girl #1,571 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,571
Total SSA Count: 135
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Keel, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2

Keeley Rank #1,571

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1571 for Keeley.

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

Keeley ___

Keeley Grace
Keeley Anne
Keeley Rose
Keeley Marie
Keeley Fiona
Keeley Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Keeley

Siobhan Declan Niamh Conor Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Keeley more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Keeley at #1571 in the United States.

What do Emma and Keeley mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Keeley means "slender" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Emma and Keeley boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Keeley is primarily a girl name.

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