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Emmanuella

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Pronounced eh-man-yoo-EL-ah /ɛ.mæn.juˈɛl.ɑ/High

Meaning: Feminine of Emmanuel — Hebrew Immanuel, 'God is with us' — in full -ella dressHigh

In 30 seconds: God-with-us, in five flowing syllables: Emmanuella is the grand feminine of Emmanuel — the prophecy-name of Christmas — finished with -ella lace. Devout, lavish, and joyful.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningFeminine of Emmanuel — Hebrew Immanuel, 'God is with us' — in full -ella dress
U.S. rank (2025)#3042 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births54 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,438

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719792025

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

Emmanuella is the feminine of Emmanuel — Hebrew Immanuel, 'God is with us', the prophetic name from Isaiah. Loved across African, Caribbean, and European Christian communities, the -ella form gives the solemn promise a celebratory sweep.

In the U.S. it appears in devout and Afro-Caribbean families. Rare, God-with-us at the root, and grand.

Did you know? Immanuel — 'God is with us' — is the name Isaiah prophesied and Matthew's Gospel claims for the Christ child; Emmanuella sings the same promise in feminine form.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Emmanuel — root etymology

Variations

EmmanuelleEmanuelaManuela

Nicknames

EmmaEllaManu

Famous Bearers

  • ★Emmanuella Samuel (2010-)
    Nigerian child comedian and actress who rose to fame through viral comedy skits with Mark Angel Comedy

If you like Emmanuella…

Manuela— the Spanish short form
Gabriella— a fellow grand Hebrew -ella name
Michaela— the companion feminine of an archangel name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emmanuella mean?

Emmanuella is the feminine of Emmanuel, Hebrew for 'God is with us'.

How do you pronounce Emmanuella?

It's said eh-man-yoo-EL-ah /ɛ.mæn.juˈɛl.ɑ/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Emmanuella a boy or girl name?

Emmanuella is a girl's name.

How popular is Emmanuella?

Emmanuella is a rare name in the U.S.

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