Emma vs Kimber

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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Kimber

Girl #914 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Cyneburg's field, royal forest clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#914
Total SSA Count
290
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kim, Kimmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kimber Rank #914

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #914 for Kimber.

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

Kimber ___

  • Kimber Lynn
  • Kimber Jo
  • Kimber Lee
  • Kimber Ann
  • Kimber Grace
  • Kimber Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kimber

Tanner Amber Bryce Remy Hunter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kimber more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kimber at #914 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kimber mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kimber means "Cyneburg's field, royal forest clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Emma and Kimber boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Kimber is primarily a girl name.

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