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Emma

Girls' name · Germanic origin

Quick answerEmma is a female given name of Germanic origin. Short form of Germanic names beginning with irmin, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. In the United States, it ranked number 2 for baby girls in 2024, according to the Social Security Administration. It is given to girls in the United States.

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MeaningShort form of Germanic names beginning with irmin, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'.
OriginGermanic
GenderFemale (girls)
Popularity (US)#2 for baby girls in 2024 (U.S. Social Security Administration)

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Popularity ranks are U.S. Social Security Administration figures for 2024; meanings and origins follow Behind the Name. See the names index for the full source notes.