Ema
Ema is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Whole, universal.
Origin and history
Ema is a short name derived from Germanic roots meaning 'whole' or 'universal', closely related to Emma. It is also used in various Slavic and Japanese contexts. In the United States, it serves as a streamlined alternative to the wildly popular Emma.
Popularity in the United States
4,857 babies in the United States have been named Ema since 1880. It ranks #2509 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1301.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.1 %)
- TX (24.4 %)
- FL (13.1 %)
- NY (12.2 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 37 |
| 1890-1900 | 43 |
| 1900-1910 | 34 |
| 1910-1920 | 127 |
| 1920-1930 | 229 |
| 1930-1940 | 161 |
| 1940-1950 | 93 |
| 1950-1960 | 74 |
| 1960-1970 | 55 |
| 1970-1980 | 114 |
| 1980-1990 | 148 |
| 1990-2000 | 301 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,170 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,424 |
| 2020-2029 | 847 |
Famous people named Ema
- Ema Burgić: tennis player
- Ema Ramusović: handball player
Fun facts
- While Emma dominated U.S. charts for years, Ema remains a common spelling in several Southern European, Slavic, and South American countries.
- The single-m spelling gives the traditional classic a modern, minimalist aesthetic.