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Emmy

female

Meaning

"Industrious; Universal"

Typically a diminutive of Emma or Emily, it functions as an independent given name and remains common in contemporary records.

Popularity History of Emmy

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#453Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#453

Emmy was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+52

better than 2023

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

Emmy Nicknames

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

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Baby Name Lists That Include Emmy

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Quick Facts

OriginGerman, English
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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