Emma
Emma sits comfortably in the UK charts at #85 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
Germanic — Whole, universal
About the Name Emma
Emma ranked #85 in 2025, down from its peak of #13 in 1997 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 30 of the last 30 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
In terms of origin, Emma is rooted in Germanic, where it means "Whole, universal". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Emma is a very popular name in the UK — yet a class of 28 is small enough that your child will very likely be the only Emma on the register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #2, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Emma
- Emma Ferrer — Emma Kathleen Hepburn Ferrer is an American artist and former model.
- Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath — Emma Clare Thynn, Marchioness of Bath, styled as Viscountess Weymouth from 2013 to 2020, is a British socialite and aristocrat.
- Emma Atkins — Emma Jayne Atkins is an English actress, best known for her role as Charity Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Emma
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Emma
Almost certainly the only Emma in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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