US Popularity:2794
Origin:Swiss
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Whole, universal
A slick, modern variation of the German Emma, Ema is a Swiss feminine name boasting a major cool factor. Originating from the Old German _ermen_, Ema means "whole" or "universal," hinting at some all-encompassing, unbridled potential. While this name is a shortened version of the universally loved name Emma, you can be sure that it still holds a lot of power in its own right. Interestingly, this Ema is a popular choice in Switzerland, due to Germany’s great cultural influence on Switzerland, where the most widely spoken language is Swiss German. You might also recognize this name from the likes of American actress Ema Horvath or the Chilean film _Ema_.

Ema Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ema is currently #2366 on The Bump
Girl:Ema is currently #1040 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ema is currently #2794 in U.S. births
Girl:Ema is currently #1048 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#2794
in 2022
+ 611
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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