Emma
Emma: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛmə/
Meaning and origin of Emma
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
Brought to England by the Normans; short form of compound given names beginning with a Frankish prototheme Ermin- or Irmin- "entire", from Proto-Germanic *ermunaz.
How popular is Emma?
Since 1880, 776,439 girls and 1,733 boys in the U.S. have been named Emma (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #466 in 1890. In 2025 it ranked #3 for girls, with 12,768 babies given the name.
Names similar to Emma
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Emma
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Emma FAQ
What does the name Emma mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages. Brought to England by the Normans; short form of compound given names beginning with a Frankish prototheme Ermin- or Irmin- "entire", from Proto-Germanic *ermunaz.
What is the origin of the name Emma?
Emma is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Emma?
Since 1880, 776,439 girls and 1,733 boys in the U.S. have been named Emma (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #466 in 1890. In 2025 it ranked #3 for girls, with 12,768 babies given the name.
Is Emma a boy or girl name?
Emma is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 776,439 girls and 1,733 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.