Emma vs Kentlee

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

Kentlee

Boy #11,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Border land by the meadow"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,238
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Kent, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kentlee Rank #11,238

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #11238 for Kentlee.

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

Kentlee ___

  • Kentlee James
  • Kentlee Wayne
  • Kentlee Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kentlee

Braxley Rylee Colton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kentlee more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kentlee at #11238 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kentlee mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kentlee means "Border land by the meadow" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Emma and Kentlee boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kentlee is primarily a boy name.

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