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Emmitt

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Pronounced EM-it /ˈɛm.ɪt/High

Meaning: A spelling of Emmett, a surname and given name derived from Emma ('whole; universal'). Used here for a girl, though it is overwhelmingly a boy's name (as in Emmitt Smith), which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp form of Emmett: Emmitt traces to Emma, 'whole; universal' (said 'EM-it'). Far more often a boy's name - we note the lean.

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MeaningA spelling of Emmett, a surname and given name derived from Emma ('whole; universal'). Used here for a girl, though it is overwhelmingly a boy's name (as in Emmitt Smith), which we note.

U.S. rank (2021)#15972

2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Emmitt is a form of Emmett, from Emma ('whole; universal'). As a girl's name it is extremely rare; it is far more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'EM-it').

It is extremely rare for girls in the U.S., and more common for boys.

Did you know? Emmitt is a spelling of Emmett, itself from Emma ('whole; universal') - a name best known for football's Emmitt Smith. It is used here for a girl, though it leans strongly to boys, which we note (said 'EM-it').

Overall data confidence 42%

References - Emmitt — form of Emmett from Emma; boy-leaning

Variations

EmmettEmmitEmmet

Nicknames

EmEmmy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emmitt mean?

Emmitt is a form of Emmett, from Emma ('whole; universal'); overwhelmingly a boy's name.

How do you pronounce Emmitt?

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

Is Emmitt a boy or girl name?

Emmitt is used here for a girl, but it is overwhelmingly a boy's name (as in Emmitt Smith) - we note the lean.

How popular is Emmitt?

Emmitt is extremely rare for girls in the U.S., and more common for boys.