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Emma

female

Meaning

"Whole; Universal"

From Germanic roots meaning whole or universal, it was revived in the nineteenth century and remains highly prevalent internationally.

Popularity History of Emma

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2Top 10

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2

Emma was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
0

same as 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Emma Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Emma.

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Famous Emmas

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    Emma Watson
    British actress known for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films
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    Emma Woodhouse
    Fictional protagonist of Jane Austen's 1815 novel Emma

Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Length4 letters