Emma vs Keren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keren

Girl #2,174 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flask of kohl (cosmetic)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Jewish diaspora English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,174
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ker

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Keren Rank #2,174

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2174 for Keren.

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

Keren ___

  • Keren Leah
  • Keren Maya
  • Keren Noa
  • Keren Miriam
  • Keren Sarah
  • Keren Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Keren

Noa Tamar Yael Avi Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Keren more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Keren at #2174 in the United States.

What do Emma and Keren mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Keren means "flask of kohl (cosmetic)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Keren boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Keren is primarily a girl name.

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