Emma: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A name meaning whole and universal, carrying a sense of completeness and timeless warmth.
- Origin
- Germanic
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #2
- Peak
- #1 in 2008
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Emma Means
Emma is a girl name of Germanic origin. A name meaning whole and universal, carrying a sense of completeness and timeless warmth.
How Popular Emma Is
Emma currently ranks #2 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1 in 2008. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Emma
- Jane Austen's 1815 novel made this name literary royalty.
- Held the US number one spot for five consecutive years starting in 2014.
- Emma Watson and Emma Stone helped fuel its modern revival.
Names Like Emma
Other Germanic names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Emma
Germanic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Emma.
Questions About Emma
What does Emma mean?
Emma is a girl name of Germanic origin. A name meaning whole and universal, carrying a sense of completeness and timeless warmth.
How popular is Emma?
Emma currently ranks #2 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1 in 2008. It has held steady.
Where does Emma come from?
Emma comes from Germanic roots. Jane Austen's 1815 novel made this name literary royalty.
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