Emma vs Kersti

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
Kersti Rank #62,644

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #62644 for Kersti.

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

Kersti ___

  • Kersti Kersti Elise
  • Kersti Kersti Anne
  • Kersti Kersti Maeve
  • Kersti Kersti Liis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kersti

Toivo Liina Mikael Siiri Rasmus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kersti more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kersti at #62644 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kersti mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Kersti boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kersti is primarily a girl name.

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