Emma name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Usage: Arabic, English, Kannada, Marathi, German, Scandinavian, French, Armenian, Catalan, Dutch, Finnish, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Spanish, Faroese, Old Norse, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Tamil

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Emma

em-ah

Meaning: Industrious, All-containing, Universal, Embracing Everything, Whole, Entire, All, Immense, God with Us, Great, Huge and Complete

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What does Emma mean?
Variations of Emma
Nicknames for Emma
Middle Names for Emma
How popular is Emma?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Emma
Sibling Names for Emma
Famous People Named Emma
Lists having Emma

What does Emma mean?

Trendy and Ever lasting unisex name Emma means "Industrious, All-containing, Universal, Embracing Everything, Whole, Entire, All, Immense, God with Us, Great, Huge or Complete" particulary used in Tamil, Kannada, Armenian, Icelandic, Polish, Marathi, Faroese, Italian, German, Greenlandic, Scandinavian, Spanish, English, Swedish, French, Old Norse, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, Arabic, Hungarian, Catalan and Dutch has origin in Latin, German and Germanic.

Emma is version of lofty and perpetual Erma. Erma is version of Old High German Names Containing the Name Element Irm. Erma is a short form of names with "Er". Also Erma is abridged form of Ermine.

Erma is German cognate of Irma. Erma means Universal and Great is of German and Old Greek origin. Emma is a variant form of Emerentia. Emerentia is variation of pious Emerenzia.

Emerentia is a feminine version of Emerentius. Renowned and Perennial Emerentia is originated from Latin, Emerentia means "Earn, Merit and Meritorious". Emma is a form of trendy and evergreen Emilia. Emilia is feminine of Emilius.

Emilia is Spanish and Italian cognate of Emilie. Emilia's meaning is The Word Aemulus Which is of the Meaning Imitating Rivaling, Emulus and Rivaling is originated from Latin.. Emma is a short version of Emily.

Emily is variant form of EmilieAmelia. Emily is equivalent of Emilie in English language. Also Emily is English equivalent of Émilie. Emily means Emily, Rival and To Strive is originated from Latin.

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How do I pronounce Emma?

Two syllabled Emma is pronounced as em-ah. The other ways to say the name is em-uh.

Variants of Emma

Emaline, Erma, Emerentia, Emilia, Emily, Emmeline, Irma, Emerenzia, Emerita, Emilie, Amilia, Mia, Emiliana, Emmaclaire

Nicknames for Emma

Name Emma is already a short name but there are some nicknames to go along with it:

Names that rhyme with Emma

How popular is the name Emma?

Emma was among the n extremely popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 674135 babies have been given the given name. At its zenith in 2008, the moniker grabbed the 1st spot and 22702 baby girls were given the name.

However after 254 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 5 baby names 29 times Also, Emma was a popular name in England and Wales.

Over 46105 babies have been named Emma since 1996. When at the peak of its usage in 1997, 4232 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 13rd position.

However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 17 times Also, Emma was a popular name in Ireland.

Over 2954 babies have been given the first name in 15 years. At the peak of its usage in 1979, it ranked 11st when 525 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

After 15 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 9 times Also, Emma was a very popular name in France.

Over 154787 babies have been named Emma since 1900. When at the peak of its usage in 2005, 7104 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1st position.

However after 121 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still going strong on charts. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 5 baby names 19 times Also, Emma is a popular in Spain where over 24704 new-borns have been given the name since 2002.

Currently peaking at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 7th spot and 2623 baby girls were given the name. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 10 baby names 3 times Also, Emma was among the popular names in Italy.

Since emerging in 2003 around 54958 babies have been given the name. At the peak of its usage in 2013, the moniker grabbed the 4th spot and 4971 baby girls were given the name.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 16 years but still going strong on charts. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 5 baby names 3 times Also, Emma was a popular name in Denmark.

Over 3781 babies have been given the first name in 5 years. At the peak of its usage in 1998, it ranked 1st when 1047 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

After 5 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 5 baby names 3 times Also, Emma was among the popular names in Sweden.

Since emerging in 1998 around 10925 babies have been given the first name. At the peak of its usage in 1998, the moniker grabbed the 1st spot and 1468 baby girls were given the name.

However after 13 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Additionally, the name has been in the top 5 baby names 6 times

Emma used to be a common name in Switzerland, first appeared in 2000 and over 1070 babies have been given the name in 6 years.

At its zenith in 2004,. After 6 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 10 baby names 1 times Also, In Belgium, Emma was once a common name since emerging in 1995 it has been given to over 821 babies.

At the peak of its usage in 1997,. After 3 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 50 baby names 3 times Also, Emma used to be a common name in New South Wales, first appeared in 1970 and over 9313 babies have been given the name in 31 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 1983,. However after 31 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong. Also, Emma is common in Queensland where over 4105 new-borns have been given the name since 1975.

At the peak of its usage in 2002, 229 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 10th position. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 10 baby names 2 times Also, Emma used to be a common name in Western Australia, first appeared in 1976 and over 817 babies have been given the name in 7 years.

At the peak of its usage in 1976,. After 7 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 10 baby names 7 times Also, Emma was a common name in Victoria.

Over 2030 babies have been named Emma since 2008. When at the peak of its usage in 2013,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 11 years but it is still going strong.

Moreover, the given name has been to the top 50 baby names 11 times

However things change on global perspective, Emma is extremely popular in England where every 1 in 300 have the name as well as in, Philippines and Mexico.

Also the baby name is popular in Australia, Germany, Nigeria, Argentina, Ghana, Rwanda, Madagascar, Kenya, Colombia, Malawi, Congo, Ecuador, Russia, Tanzania, Indonesia, Wales, Peru, Scotland, South Africa, Canada, DR Congo, Venezuela, New Zealand, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Armenia, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Northern Ireland, Bolivia, Uzbekistan, Netherlands, Mozambique, Austria, Papua New Guinea, Zambia, Guatemala, Chad, Burundi, Honduras and Finland.

As per our estimate, over 1620000 babies have been bestowed Emma around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	5436	17	2	13527
2022	5837	15	2	14435
2021	5978	14	2	15433
2020	5015	18	2	15656
2019	7153	11	2	17176
2018	8138	9	1	18786
2017	6052	14	1	19847
2016	5116	18	1	19531
2015	7487	10	1	20468
2014	6624	12	1	20949

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Emma in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5	301	18725	8538
	0	0	0	22247

Numerological analysis of Emma

You keep your promises and people trust you for that. Although you can't stand in one place for too long, if something catches your attention, you are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done perfectly. Number 6 as your soul urge no represents your caring nature. You are truthful and prefer the cold truth over warm lies. You often doubt your skills when you see someone more gifted, or better than you.

If you like Emma, you would love these names

Ishayu - Unexpected and Fresh boy name Ishayu is used in Bengali and Tamil, meaning of Ishayu is "Full of Strength or Sun"
Yalaa - Yalaa's meaning is High or Exalted is used as a gender-neutral name is specifically used in Arabic and Arabic
Ushta dominantly is used in Hindi, Arabic and Kannada is a girl name, meaning of Ushta is "Illumination or Everlasting Happiness"
Miska means Sweet or A Little Gem is of Hebrew and Hungarian origin, a gender-neutral name is used substantially in Finnish, Swedish and Danish
Khuzamah - Meaning of Khuzamah is Lavender is used in Arabic and Sindhi is used as a baby girl name

Middle names for Emma

There are plenty of cute and atypical middle names that fit after "Emma". Have a look at them:

View more middle names that goes with Emma.

Sibling Names for Emma

If you're considering naming your baby girl Emma, you might be looking for complementary names. While Emma is a classic and timeless name, it's also popular, so pairing it with less common sibling names may help your children stand out. Here are some great options to consider.

For a sister

For a brother

Famous people named Emma

Emma Eckstein, Austrian author
Emma Willard, American women's rights activist
Emma Verona Johnston,
Emma Dunham Kelley-Hawkins, American writer
Emma Gilham Page, youngest daughter of Major William Gilham
Emma Daumas, French singer-songwriter and performer
Emma of Lesum, countess popularly venerated as a saint for her good works; she is also the first female inhabitant of Bremen to be known by name
Emma Christian, prominent artist
Emma Pieczynska-Reichenbach, Swiss abolitionist and feminist born in Paris
Emma Gillett, American lawyer and women's rights activist
Emma Townshend, English writer and journalist
Emma Hardinge Britten, English advocate for the early Modern Spiritualist Movement

Emma Huismans, Afrikaans writer, journalist
Emma Holmes, resident of South Carolina
Emma Wade, is also a Belizean sprinter
Emma Sansom, Alabama farmgirl noted for her bravery during the American Civil War
Emma Curtis Hopkins, American spiritual author and leader
Emma Taylor-Isherwood, Canadian actress
Emma George, former Australian pole vaulter
Emma Stebbins, American sculptor
Emma Cons, British social reformer
Emma Genevieve Gillette, early conservationist in Michigan
Emma Bossons, ceramic artist and designer for Moorcroft Pottery
Emma Igelström, former breaststroke swimmer and European record holder
Emma Rigby, English actress
Emma Griffiths Malin, English actress and film director

Emma Waller, English actress who achieved fame in America
Emma Elizabeth Thoyts, Mrs
Emma of France, French princess by birth and queen by marriage
Emma Parker Bowles, niece of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
Emma Howson, Australian opera singer and actress primarily known as the creator of the principal soprano role of Josephine
Emma Biggs, London-based mosaic artist and author of a number of standard textbooks on contemporary mosaic practice
Emma Lew, contemporary Australian poet
Emma Henry, Filipino police officer whose exploits were the subject of two Filipino film biopics wherein she starred as herself
Emma of Provence, was Sovereign Count and Margrave of Provence
Emma Helena Nilsson, born 1975, in Östersund, Jämtland, Sweden

Emma Helen Blair, United States historian, journalist and editor
Emma Darwin, English historical fiction author
Emma F. Langdon, was born in Tennessee in 1875
Emma Lou Diemer, American composer
Emma Boynet, French pianist
Emma Kearney, Mr
Emma Groves, Human rights activist and a leading campaigner for banning the use of plastic bullets and a co-founder of the United Campaign Against Plastic Bullets
Emma Edmondson, British television actress
Emma Trentini, Italian soprano opera singer
Emma Quayle, Australian rules football recruiter with Australian Football League club the Greater Western Sydney Giants
Emma of Mělník, Bohemian duchess consort as the second wife of Boleslaus II of Bohemia
Emma Goldman, anarchist political activist and writer

Emma Vyssotsky, American astronomer
Emma Lucy Braun, prominent botanist, ecologist
Emma Abbott, American operatic soprano and impresario
Emma of Normandy, queen consort of England, Denmark and Norway
Emma Orczy, Hungarian-born British novelist and playwright

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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