Emma vs Kimball

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

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Kimball

Boy #6,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold warrior, warrior chief"

Origin: Old English/Welsh

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,245
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kim, Kimmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kimball Rank #6,245

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6245 for Kimball.

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

Kimball ___

  • Kimball James
  • Kimball Lee
  • Kimball Ray
  • Kimball Scott
  • Kimball Wayne
  • Kimball Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kimball

Bradley Whitney Spencer Courtney Dana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kimball more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kimball at #6245 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kimball mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kimball means "bold warrior, warrior chief" (Old English/Welsh origin).

Are Emma and Kimball boy or girl names?

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

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