Emme

♀ Girl

Pronounced EM /ɛm/High

Meaning: whole, universalHigh

In 30 seconds: Emme is a one-syllable variant of Emma meaning whole or universal. A crisp minimalist name with Emma's enduring charm and a continental French-influenced spelling.

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Origin HighGermanic, English

Meaningwhole, universal

U.S. rank (2025)#2282 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births80 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,613

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

Emme is a stylized short form of Emma, from the Germanic element ermen meaning whole or universal. The -e ending gives it a French-influenced continental flair.

Emme was used by celebrities including Jennifer Lopez for her daughter. It offers Emma's beloved sound with a more minimalist, fashion-forward spelling.

Did you know? The name Emma has been the number one girls' name in multiple countries simultaneously — US, UK, Canada, and Australia — making Emme a distillation of the most internationally popular name of the 21st century.

Overall data confidence 85%

Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names — reference for EmmeBehind the Name: Emma — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

EmmaEmmyEme

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Emme Muñiz (2008–present)
Child of singer Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, born February 2008; performed alongside Lopez at the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show.

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Frequently Asked

What does Emme mean?

Emme means whole or universal, as a variant of Emma from the Germanic ermen.

How do you pronounce Emme?

Emme is pronounced EM (/ɛm/), with one syllable.

Is Emme a girl's name?

Yes, Emme is used as a feminine name.

How popular is the name Emme?

Emme was used by Jennifer Lopez for her daughter in 2008 and is an uncommon but stylish variant of Emma.