Emma vs Kyre

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

All Clear

Kyre

Boy #5,904 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Lord, master"

Origin: Greek kyrios

Cultural Roots

American English Greek-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,904
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Kyre Rank #5,904

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5904 for Kyre.

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

Kyre ___

  • Kyre James
  • Kyre Alexander
  • Kyre Thomas
  • Kyre Reid
  • Kyre Cole
  • Kyre Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Kyre

Kai Zane Brix Cade Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Kyre more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kyre at #5904 in the United States.

What do Emma and Kyre mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Kyre means "Lord, master" (Greek kyrios origin).

Are Emma and Kyre boy or girl names?

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

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