Emma vs Kire

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
Kire Rank #11,022

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #11022 for Kire.

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

Kire ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kire

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kire more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kire at #11022 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kire mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Emma and Kire boy or girl names?

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

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