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Emma

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EM-ah

โ€œWhole; universalโ€

๐ŸŒ Germanic๐Ÿ“Š #5 nationally

Popularity Over Time

Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960sโ€“2020s)

The Story

Jane Austen's beloved 1815 novel protagonist. Emma has Germanic roots meaning 'universal' or 'whole.' Consistently a top-5 name for over a decade.

Sibling Ideas

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Names That Vibe With Emma

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