Emma

Emma is a Germanic girl's name. Derived from Germanic roots meaning "whole" or "universal". It has a sweet, timeless quality that feels both sophisticated and approachable.

How popular is Emma in the United States?

In 2024, 13,485 girls in the United States were named Emma, making it the 2nd most popular girl's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 1st a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2003, with 22,756 births.

Records for Emma go back to 1880, and 765,264 babies have been given the name since.

What Emma means and where it comes from

Derived from Germanic roots meaning "whole" or "universal". It has a sweet, timeless quality that feels both sophisticated and approachable.

Emma is of Germanic origin, described as classic in style.

Is Emma a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Emma went to 13,485 girls and 16 boys — over 99% girls.

In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

Sibling name ideas for Emma

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emma mean?

Derived from Germanic roots meaning "whole" or "universal". It has a sweet, timeless quality that feels both sophisticated and approachable.

Where does the name Emma come from?

Emma is of Germanic origin, and is usually described as classic in style.

How popular is Emma in the United States?

In 2024, 13,485 girls in the United States were named Emma, making it the 2nd most popular girl's name that year.

Is Emma a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Emma went to 13,485 girls and 16 boys — over 99% girls. In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

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