Girl name origins & meanings
- German : All-embracing
What does Emma mean and stand for?
The name Emma is derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning whole or universal, and was originally a shortened version of a variety of Germanic names that began with ermen. It was first popularized or introduced by Emma of Normandy.
Syllables: 2
Family name origins & meanings
- Italian (Sicily) : apparently from the female personal name Emma (see Emm).
Famous people with this first name
Famous people who gave their babies this name
Popularity
According to Social Security Administration data, Emma has been consistently popular, placing in the top 5 for the past two decades.
However, it is the 60th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.
According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Emma was at its peak popularity in February 2017.
While the name Emma has been around for generations (Emma by Jane Austen is a classic novel which later inspired the 1995 film Clueless), Emma may have seen a recent rise in popularity thanks to stars like Emma Watson, an English actress who portrays Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series, Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Emma Roberts, and popular YouTuber Emma Chamberlain.
Where Is It Popular?
Nicknames for Emma
- Emmy
- Em
- Ems
Pairs well with these middle names
Appears on
- Why Emma Has Been The Top Baby Girl Name For Five Years in a Row
- The Rise of Raindrop Baby Names
- Top Baby Name Trends for 2017
- Vintage Baby Names Making a Comeback in 2019
