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Emma
GirlMeaning of Emma: German: 'universal'
Emma is a girl's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 3rd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 69th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#3
12,768 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#69
666 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
778,172
First recorded 1880 · peak 2003
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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