Emma

Girl's name

Emma is of German origin and means "whole" or "universal." It is derived from the Germanic word "ermen," meaning "whole" or "universal."

Meaning Rival
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 13,485 Falling
Peak year 2003

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Emma Watson - Actress, known for Harry Potter series.
  • Emma Stone - Actress, known for La La Land.
  • Emma Roberts - Actress, known for American Horror Story.
  • Emma Thompson - Actress, known for Sense and Sensibility.
  • Emma Bunton - Singer, member of Spice Girls.
  • Emma Lazarus - Poet, wrote "The New Colossus" sonnet.
  • Emma Goldman - Anarchist, political activist and writer.
  • Emma Willard - Educator, founded first women's higher education institution.
  • Emma Mhic Mhathúna - Activist, cervical cancer misdiagnosis advocate.
  • Emma Raducanu - Tennis player, 2021 US Open champion.

Sisters for Emma

Girl names closely related to Emma

Olivia Sophia Abigail Isabella Arya Emilia Eva Kaylee

Brothers for Emma

Boy names closely related to Emma

Daniel Noah Jonathan Jason Isaac Liam Aiden Kevin

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Emma

Emely Emil Emile Emilee Emilia Emiliano Emilie Emilio

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