Emma

Emma is a feminine given name. It is derived from the Germanic word ermen meaning "whole" or "universal". Its earliest use begins at least from the early seventh century, with Frankish royal daughter Emma of Austrasia and the wife of Eadbald of Kent found in written sources. Emma is also used as a diminutive of Emmeline, Amelia, Emily, Emilia, or any other name beginning with "em". Popularity It became popular in the United States late in the 20th century, reaching the top 100 names for girls in the late 1990s. It has been among the top five names given to girls since 2002, and was the most popular name for girls in 2008, 2014, and 2015. It was among the five most popular names for both White and for Hispanic newborn girls in the American state of Virginia in 2022. Notable people