About the name Emma
Emma has been in continuous English use since the Norman Conquest, which almost no other girls' name can claim. It spent a decade at number one in the United States and remains the default answer to what a modern classic sounds like.
Emma is a girl name of Germanic origin, pronounced EM-ah. On the NameRarity scale it scores 1 out of 100, which places it in the very popular band — a chart-topping name. Common on class registers and in headlines alike. Its strongest period was the 2010s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Emma?
Emma sits at approximately #2 in recent US rankings. Roughly 9,120 people per million carry it — about 1 in 110. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 9.
Famous people named Emma
- Emma WatsonEnglish actress and activist
- Emma StoneAmerican actress
Spellings and variants of Emma
Names similar to Emma
Gemma
JEM-uh
Gem, precious stone
Ella
ELL-ah
All, complete
Etta
ETT-ah
Ruler of the home, estate
Amelia
ah-MEEL-yah
Industrious, hardworking
Della
DELL-ah
Noble
Emmett
EM-it
Universal, whole
Zelda
ZEL-dah
Grey battle maiden
Anya
AHN-yah
Grace, favour
Emma — frequently asked questions
What does the name Emma mean?
Emma means "Whole, universal". It is a name of Germanic origin, most often given to a girl.
How do you pronounce Emma?
Emma is pronounced EM-ah, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Emma?
Emma scores 1 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very popular. Roughly 1 in every 110 people carry it — about 9,120 per million.
What is the numerology number for Emma?
Emma carries the expression number 5, known as The Free Spirit. Its soul urge number is 6 and its personality number is 8.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Emma?
The lucky number for Emma is 5 (with 14, 23, 32 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Bright Turquoise. The traditional lucky day is Wednesday and the associated gemstone is Aquamarine.
Is Emma a popular name?
Emma currently sits around rank #2 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2010s.