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Emuna

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Pronounced eh-MOO-nah /ɛˈmu.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew emunah, 'faith; trust; steadfast belief'Low

In 30 seconds: Faith; trust; belief: Emuna is Hebrew. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'eh-MOO-nah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew emunah, 'faith; trust; steadfast belief'
U.S. rank (2024)#9082 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 79

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420102024

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

Emuna comes from the Hebrew emunah, 'faith; trust; steadfast belief'. A lyrical, modern name (said 'eh-MOO-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, faith-and-trust at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Emuna means 'faith; trust; steadfast belief' in Hebrew — a lyrical, meaningful name (said 'eh-MOO-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Emuna — Hebrew etymology

Variations

EmunahAmuna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emuna mean?

Emuna is Hebrew for 'faith; trust; steadfast belief'.

How do you pronounce Emuna?

It's said eh-MOO-nah /mu.n/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Emuna a boy or girl name?

Emuna is a girl's name.

How popular is Emuna?

Emuna is a very rare name in the U.S.

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