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Emmanuela

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Pronounced em-an-yoo-EL-ah /ɛˌmæn.juˈɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: A feminine of Emmanuel — from Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us'Low

In 30 seconds: God is with us: Emmanuela is a feminine of Emmanuel. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'em-an-yoo-EL-ah').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA feminine of Emmanuel — from Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us'

U.S. rank (2024)#7682 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 701

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

Emmanuela is a feminine of Emmanuel — from Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us' (a Messianic title in Isaiah). A lyrical, devout name (said 'em-an-yoo-EL-ah'; nickname Ella).

In the U.S. it appears in Christian families. Rare, God-is-with-us at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Emmanuel means 'God is with us' in Hebrew (Immanu'el) — Emmanuela is the feminine form, lyrical and devout (said 'em-an-yoo-EL-ah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Emmanuel — Hebrew etymology

Variations

EmanuelaEmmanuellaManuela

Nicknames

Ella

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emmanuela mean?

Emmanuela is a feminine of Emmanuel — Hebrew 'God is with us'.

How do you pronounce Emmanuela?

It's said em-an-yoo-EL-ah /ɛˌmæn.juˈɛl.ə/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Emmanuela a boy or girl name?

Emmanuela is a girl's name.

How popular is Emmanuela?

Emmanuela is a rare name in the U.S.