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Emma

Pronunciation: [ EHM-uh ]

Boy Name #5,826 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Emma is a boy name, recorded for 16 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHM-uh.

Parents who love the name Emma often also consider Emma, Emily, Emilie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#5,826
Total SSA Count
16

Alternative Spellings

Also a Girl Name

Emma is also used as a girl name, ranked #2.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emma

Is Emma a boy or girl name?
Emma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5826. As a girl name, it is ranked #2. Emma is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Emma?
Emma is pronounced EHM-uh.
How popular is the name Emma?
Emma is currently ranked #5826 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Emma a common or rare name?
Emma is an uncommon name, ranked #5826 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Emma

Emma is a boy name .

Is Emma a boy or girl name? Emma is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,826 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2. Emma is more commonly used as a girl name.

Emma is currently ranked #5,826 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Emma include Emmett, Emmanuel, Emmitt, Emmet, Emmit . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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