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Emunah

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Pronounced eh-MOO-nah /ɛˈmu.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew emunah, 'faith, trust, belief, faithfulness'Medium

In 30 seconds: Faith itself: Emunah is Hebrew for 'faith, trust, belief'. Devout, warm, and meaningful — a virtue made a name.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew emunah, 'faith, trust, belief, faithfulness'

U.S. rank (2025)#4288 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 377

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

Emunah comes from Hebrew emunah, 'faith, trust, belief, faithfulness' (the root of 'amen'). A devout, meaningful virtue-name in Jewish families.

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

Did you know? Emunah means 'faith, trust, faithfulness' in Hebrew — a deep, devout virtue-name (and the root of 'amen'); beloved in religious Jewish families.

Overall data confidence 80%

Hebrew references — emunah — etymology

Variations

Emuna

Nicknames

Emu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emunah mean?

Emunah is Hebrew for 'faith, trust, belief, faithfulness'.

How do you pronounce Emunah?

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

Is Emunah a boy or girl name?

Emunah is a girl's name.

How popular is Emunah?

Emunah is a rare name, used in religious Jewish communities.