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Imanuel

♂ Boy

Pronounced ih-MAN-yoo-el /ɪˈmæn.ju.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Emmanuel/Immanuel, from Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us'. A biblical name (Isaiah 7:14) long used across Christian and Jewish tradition.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm biblical name: Imanuel means 'God is with us' (said 'ih-MAN-yoo-el'), a spelling of Emmanuel.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Emmanuel/Immanuel, from Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us'. A biblical name (Isaiah 7:14) long used across Christian and Jewish tradition.
U.S. rank (2024)#11417 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 342

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419842024

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

From Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us', a name given prophetic weight in Isaiah 7:14 and carried into Christian tradition. Imanuel is a simplified spelling of Emmanuel/Immanuel, familiar across many cultures (said 'ih-MAN-yoo-el').

It appears occasionally for boys in the U.S., beside the more common Emmanuel. A faith-rooted, dignified pick.

Did you know? Imanuel is a form of Emmanuel — Hebrew for 'God is with us' — first found in Isaiah's prophecy. This slimmer spelling gives the old name a fresh look (said 'ih-MAN-yoo-el').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Imanuel — Form of Emmanuel/Immanuel; Hebrew 'God is with us'

Variations

EmmanuelImmanuelEmanuel

Nicknames

MannyEmmy

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If you like Imanuel…

Emmanuel— the standard form Imanuel spells
Immanuel— a closely related biblical spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Imanuel mean?

Imanuel is a form of Emmanuel/Immanuel, from Hebrew for 'God is with us'.

How do you pronounce Imanuel?

It's said ih-MAN-yoo-el /ɪˈmæn.ju.ɛl/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Imanuel a boy or girl name?

Imanuel is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Imanuel?

Imanuel is an uncommon spelling for boys in the U.S., beside the more familiar Emmanuel.

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