Immanuel
Immanuel is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is with us.”
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how do you pronounce Immanuel?
ih-MAN-yoo-el
where does the name Immanuel come from?
From the Hebrew ʿimmānû ʾĒl, God with us. Variants with the same meaning include Amanuel in Ethiopia and Eritrea, Emanuele in Italy, Imanol in Basque, Manuel in Portuguese and Spanish, Emmanouil in Greek and the French feminine Emmanuelle.
Immanuel is a prophetic name from Isaiah 7:14 — 'Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.' Christians interpret this as a prophecy of Jesus. The name means 'God is with us,' one of the most powerful declarations of faith in any language. Philosopher Immanuel Kant added intellectual gravitas.
how popular is this name?
Immanuel has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 13 years since 2001, and fell outside it for 5. It peaked at #891 in 2001, and ranked #970 in 2018.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2018 | #970 |
| 2016 | #963 |
| 2015 | #906 |
| 2013 | #991 |
| 2012 | #968 |
| 2009 | #998 |
| 2001 | #891 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Immanuel fell outside the top 1,000.
what are the nicknames and variants of Immanuel?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
the history of Immanuel
The name goes back to the biblical figure Immanuel and is now common in both Jewish and Christian naming.
who are famous people named Immanuel?
- Immanuel Kant (German philosopher, one of the most influential thinkers in history)
- Immanuel (prophetic name in the Book of Isaiah)
what names are similar to Immanuel?
what names go well with Immanuel?
Sibling names that share Immanuel's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Immanuel
What does the name Immanuel mean?
Immanuel means “God is with us”.
What is the origin of the name Immanuel?
Immanuel comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Emmanuel, Manuel, Emanuele and Imanol.
How popular is the name Immanuel?
Immanuel ranked #970 in the US in 2018, according to Social Security data.
Is Immanuel a boy or girl name?
Immanuel is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Immanuel?
Immanuel is pronounced ih-MAN-yoo-el, with 4 syllables.
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