Emma
Meaning: Whole, universal; all-embracing
Origin: Old Germanic Ermen or Irmin — meaning universal or whole
Gender: Girl
Rank in United Kingdom: #25
Total births: 50,748
History: Emma has accompanied generations of Britons through changing times. It recalls the electric atmosphere of Glastonbury Festival and the spirit of British rock. British families continue to pass this name down with pride and affection.
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Every number here comes directly from the United Kingdom’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2024) | #69 |
| Babies named Emma in 2024 | 666 |
| Total recorded in the United Kingdom | 50,748 |
| Peak year | 1996 (4,232 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #13 |
| Years in records | 1996–2024 (29 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 10 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 the United Kingdom?
Emma ranked #69 in the United Kingdom in 2024 — given to 666 babies that year.
When was Emma most popular?
Emma peaked in 1996 with 4,232 babies registered that year in the United Kingdom.
Is Emma a boy or girl name?
Emma is predominantly a girls' name in the United Kingdom — over 90% of Emmas in registered births are female.
Is the name Emma rising or falling in popularity?
Emma has fallen 10 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in the United Kingdom — from #59 in 2019 to #69 in 2024.
How long has Emma been recorded in the United Kingdom?
Emma appears in birth records in the United Kingdom across 29 years — from 1996 through 2024.