Emma vs Khai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khai

Boy #949 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"triumphant, victorious"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#949
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Khai Rank #949

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #949 for Khai.

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

Khai ___

  • Khai James
  • Khai Alexander
  • Khai William
  • Khai Elliot
  • Khai Nathaniel
  • Khai River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Khai

Nova Zara Luca Remi Jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Khai more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Khai at #949 in the United States.

What do Emma and Khai mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Emma and Khai boy or girl names?

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

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