Names Starting With E
GirlGerman#2 in 2025
Emma
Emma is a girls' name of German origin meaning “Whole, universal.” It ranked #2 in the United States in 2025.
Pronunciation
EM-uh
Meaning & Origin
The name Emma means “Whole, universal.” It comes from the German language tradition.
A perennial classic that has ranked in the top 5 since 2002. Jane Austen's novel 'Emma' (1815) cemented its literary status.
Popularity Over Time
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| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #2 |
| 2024 | #2 |
| 2023 | #2 |
| 2022 | #2 |
| 2021 | #2 |
| 2020 | #2 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
Famous People Named Emma
- Emma Watson
- Emma Stone
- Emma Thompson
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