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Girl name

Emma

Emma is a girl’s name of German origin, meaning “whole, universal.” It currently ranks #2 for US girls and is steady.

Meaning
Whole, universal.
Origin
German
US rank
#2
Syllables
2
Letters
4
Starts with
E

Emma's popularity over time

→ Steady
#2 in 2023Peak rank #1US SSA · girls
#1#2201320182023

Source: US Social Security Administration national name data. Lower rank = more popular.

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Frequently asked about Emma

What does the name Emma mean?

Emma means "Whole, universal." and is of German origin.

Is Emma a boy or girl name?

Emma is most commonly used as a girl name in the United States.

How popular is the name Emma?

Emma ranked #2 for US girls in 2023. Over the past decade its popularity has been steady (peak rank #1).

How many syllables are in Emma?

Emma has 2 syllables and 4 letters.

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