Emma Name Meaning & Origin
/EM-uh/Emma is most likely a name of English origin.
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Name Origin
Emma is of Germanic origin, derived from the word 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It became popular in English-speaking countries and is widely used across Western Europe.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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English (Celtic/Anglo-Saxon) 60% -
American (Western European) 30% -
Australian (Western European) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Emma
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 12,754 girls in the US were named Emma.
Growth of the name Emma in the US (SSA Data):
Emma Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.