GirlGerman

Emma

Whole, universal · pronounced EM-uh

Meaning

Emma is a german name meaning “Whole, universal”.

History

From the Germanic ermen, whole or universal, borne by queens and by Jane Austen's heroine. It has been among the most popular girls' names in the Western world for two decades.

Popularity

Ranked #3 in 2026 · up 107 places since 1996

Lower is more popular. Ranks are illustrative directory data.