Emma
Emma is of German origin, derived from the word 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal.' It has been a beloved name across Europe for centuries, carried by queens and empresses, and represents strength and completeness.
Current Popularity
#2 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Short and complete - doesn't require a nickname but has sweet options
- •Literary heritage includes Jane Austen's novel 'Emma'
- •Works well internationally with consistent pronunciation
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Emma Watson
Actress and activist
Emma Stone
Academy Award-winning actress
Emma Thompson
Actress and screenwriter
Emma Lazarus
Poet who wrote 'The New Colossus'
Statistics
763,546
Total births since 1880
2003
Peak year
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