NAME PROFILE
Emma
Emma is a Germanic name meaning 'universal' or 'whole,' derived from the element 'ermen.' Emma has a warm, approachable quality that feels both classic and contemporary. It evokes images of kindness and creativity - someone who brings people together and finds beauty in everyday moments.
Key Stats
| Total births | 778,172 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2003 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
PA — 20%TX — 20%NC — 20%NY — 20%CA — 20%
Notable People
Emma Watson (Actress, *Harry Potter* series) · Emma Stone (Actress, *La La Land*) · Emma Thompson (Actress, *Sense and Sensibility*) · Emma Raducanu (Tennis player, US Open champion) · Emma González (Activist, gun violence prevention)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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