Emmy
Emmy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛmi/
Meaning and origin of Emmy
- A diminutive of Emily, Emma, Emmeline or Amelia, also used as a female given name.
Etymology
Shortening.
How popular is Emmy?
Since 1880, 12,963 girls in the U.S. have been named Emmy. Its highest rank for girls was #445 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #445 for girls, with 695 babies given the name.
Names similar to Emmy
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Emmy
Names that peaked around the same time as Emmy and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Emmy FAQ
What does the name Emmy mean?
A diminutive of Emily, Emma, Emmeline or Amelia, also used as a female given name. Shortening.
How popular is the name Emmy?
Since 1880, 12,963 girls in the U.S. have been named Emmy. Its highest rank for girls was #445 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #445 for girls, with 695 babies given the name.
Is Emmy a boy or girl name?
Emmy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,963 girls and 0 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.