Emma vs Kofi

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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Kofi

Boy #3,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Friday"

Origin: Akan

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,640
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kofi Rank #3,640

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3640 for Kofi.

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

Kofi ___

  • Kofi James
  • Kofi Emmanuel
  • Kofi Alexander
  • Kofi Michael
  • Kofi David
  • Kofi Asante

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kofi

Kwame Ama Esi Akua Kojo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kofi more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kofi at #3640 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kofi mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kofi means "born on Friday" (Akan origin).

Are Emma and Kofi boy or girl names?

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

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