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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Emma — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Emlynn|Emmabella
GermanicGirl→ Stable

Emma

EM-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2
→ Stable

Also ranked: Boy #5710 · ↓ Fading

#2
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 93
Peak rank
#2 in 2020
5yr change
0 ranks
Birth frequency
37.5 per 10,000 births
Sex split
15% boy · 85% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2 · Stable since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Germanic girl names
Emma

Popularity score: 93  ·  SSA Rank: #2

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
45
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
0 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
20
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicClassicVintage2-syllableTimelessPopularStrongWarm
Character
intelligent gracequiet strengthgentle kindnesssteadfast loyalty
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Emmas

intelligentprincipledarticulateversatiledevoted
STRONG
High confidence

Emma is a Germanic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #2 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · 0 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2 · common
Emma at a Glance
Meaning:Whole or universal. Derived from the Germanic root meaning 'entire' or 'all,' historically used to denote completeness and strength.
Language root:Old German · Proto-Germanic
Peak rank:#2 in 2020
5yr change:0 ranks
Sex usage:15% boy · 85% girl
Notable bearers
Emma Smith
Early Latter-day Saint leader
Similar Sound
EvaEllaEmaEmmyEmilia
Similar Style
OliviaAvaSophiaIsabellaCharlotte
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Emma
OliverSophiaWilliamCharlotteHenryAmeliaBenjaminMia◈
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Olivia
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→ Stable
Ava
Latin · #9
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Sophia
Greek · #6
→ Stable
Isabella
Spanish · #7
→ Stable
Charlotte
French · #4
→ Stable
Amelia
Germanic · #3
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Emma illustration
Name Intelligence
Emma · Overview
Summary

Emma is a Germanic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #2 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 55/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Vintage · Strong character
Emma carries a warm, gentle, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #2, you will likely encounter other Emmas. Consider whether that matters to you.
Domain taken
emma.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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