Emma

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    Origin:
  • German: Complete, whole, universal; can also mean nanny
Description:
The name of many a great literary heroines, Jane Austen's among them, Emma means "universal." Its meaning is fitting these days, too; Emma has landed in the top of the lists for several years running. While it's definitely not uncommon, it is charming and classic (rather than trendy).
Popularity:
How popular is Emma? Here's how many babies were named Emma over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Ema
International Variations:
Ema
Famous Namesakes:
Actress Emma Stone, Actress Emma Watsom, Actress Emma Thompson, Poet Emma Lazarus
Celebrity Babies:
Daughter of Kristi Yamaguchi, Daughter of Julie Andrews and Tony Walton, Daughter of Christine Lahti, Daughter of Eric Roberts, Daughter of Wayne Gretzky and Janet Jones
Syllables:
2
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