Emitt

♂ Boy

Pronounced EM-it /ˈɛm.ɪt/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Emmett, an English surname from the medieval female name Emma ('whole; universal'). Warm and vintage.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm vintage name: Emitt spells Emmett, 'whole; universal' (said 'EM-it'). Crisp and rare.

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Origin MediumEnglish, German

MeaningA spelling of Emmett, an English surname from the medieval female name Emma ('whole; universal'). Warm and vintage.

U.S. rank (2023)#7409 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 629

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Emitt respells Emmett, from the medieval female name Emma, 'whole; universal.' Warm and vintage, it is rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'EM-it').

In the U.S. it appears rarely in this spelling. Rare, vintage, and warm.

Did you know? Emitt is a spelling of Emmett, an English surname that grew from the medieval Emma ('whole; universal') — a warm, vintage name in a trimmed spelling (said 'EM-it').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Emitt — Emmett form; English, from Emma 'whole; universal'

Variations

EmmettEmmittEmit

Nicknames

EmMitt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emitt mean?

Emitt is a spelling of Emmett, an English surname from the medieval name Emma, 'whole; universal.'

How do you pronounce Emitt?

It's said EM-it /ˈɛm.ɪt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emitt a boy or girl name?

Emitt is a boy's name.

How popular is Emitt?

Emitt is a rare name in the U.S.