Emma
Meaning: Whole, universal; all-embracing
Origin: Old Germanic Ermen or Irmin — meaning universal or whole
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #9
Total births: 21,081
History: Emma dominated the 2000s-2010s as one of Australia's most popular names. The name's simplicity and elegance appeal to Australian parents. Emma represents the generation born into confident, multicultural Australia — children growing up in one of the world's most diverse societies.
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| Current rank (2025) | #65 |
| Babies named Emma in 2025 | 107 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 21,081 |
| Peak year | 1989 (887 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #3 |
| Years in records | 1969–2025 (57 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 29 spots |
Frequently asked about Emma
What does the name Emma mean?
Emma means “Whole, universal; all-embracing” from Old Germanic Ermen or Irmin — meaning universal or whole roots.
What is the origin of the name Emma?
Emma has Old Germanic Ermen or Irmin — meaning universal or whole origin. The traditional meaning is “Whole, universal; all-embracing”.
How popular is Emma in Australia?
Emma ranked #65 in Australia in 2025 — given to 107 babies that year.
When was Emma most popular?
Emma peaked in 1989 with 887 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Emma a boy or girl name?
Emma is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Emmas in registered births are female.
Is the name Emma rising or falling in popularity?
Emma has fallen 29 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #36 in 2020 to #65 in 2025.
How long has Emma been recorded in Australia?
Emma appears in birth records in Australia across 57 years — from 1969 through 2025.