Emma vs Kendra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kendra

Girl #687 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal power, wise ruler"

Origin: English/Welsh

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#687
Total SSA Count
412
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kendra Rank #687

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #687 for Kendra.

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

Kendra ___

  • Kendra Marie
  • Kendra Lynn
  • Kendra Nicole
  • Kendra Renee
  • Kendra Grace
  • Kendra Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kendra

Brittany Tiffany Devon Jordan Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kendra more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kendra at #687 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kendra mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kendra means "royal power, wise ruler" (English/Welsh origin).

Are Emma and Kendra boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kendra is primarily a girl name.

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