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Ema

♀ Girl

Pronounced EH-muh /ΛˆΙ›.mΙ™/Low

Meaning: A spelling variant of Emma used in several languages, from the Germanic element 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal'.Low

In 30 seconds: Ema is a spelling variant of Emma used in several languages, from the Germanic 'ermen', meaning 'whole' or 'universal'.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA spelling variant of Emma used in several languages, from the Germanic element 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal'.
U.S. rank (2025)#1349 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births164 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 4,857

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202518832025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name traces to the Germanic element 'ermen', meaning 'whole' or 'universal', the same root behind Emma. The single-m spelling is common across a number of European and other languages. It carries the same meaning as Emma while looking a little simpler on the page.

The trimmed spelling gives the name a clean, minimal look while keeping its familiar two-syllable sound. It reads naturally in several languages that prefer the single m.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ema is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Ema β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

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Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…EMA
    American singer-songwriter Erika M. Anderson, performing as EMA
  • β˜…Ema Stokholma (1983-)
    Italian radio and television presenter and DJ

If you like Ema…

Emmaβ€” the standard spelling Ema is a variant of
Emmyβ€” a pet form built on the same Germanic root
Emiliaβ€” a related name often grouped with Emma in sound
Idaβ€” a similarly popular pick
Adaβ€” a similarly popular pick

Frequently Asked

What does the name Ema mean?

Ema is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Ema?

It's commonly said EH-muh /ΛˆΙ›.mΙ™/.

Is Ema a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Ema is used as a girl name.

How popular is Ema?

In 2024, Ema ranked #1557 in the U.S. for girls, with 136 births recorded.

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