Emmah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name 'Emmah' means 'whole' or 'universal' and is associated with strength, beauty, and femininity.
Meaning of the Name Emmah
'Emmah' is a variant spelling of the name 'Emma'. It is derived from the Germanic word 'ermen', meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. 'Emma' has been a popular name in several European countries since the middle ages and gained widespread popularity in English-speaking countries in the 19th century. Its association with strength, beauty, and femininity has contributed to its enduring popularity.
Popularity of the Name Emmah
The popularity for the name Emmah peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 78 births, which ranked number 4,299 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Emmah had the most female births in 2008 with 78, which ranked number 2,440 out of 20,474 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Emmah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 56 births to 10 births, a decline of -82.14%. Among females, Emmah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 56 births to 10 births, a decline of -82.14%.
Nationwide Popularity of Emmah
- 20 Year Trend of Emmah: -66.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Emmah: -82.14%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Emmah: -82.14%
Popularity of Emmah by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Emmah. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Emmah in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Emmah is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Emmah
- Total Births of Emmah: 8 (-15.83%)
- Female Births of Emmah: 8 (-15.83%)
Given the downward trend of Emmah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -15.83% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. For Females, births for Emmah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 8 female births in 2024, a decrease of -15.83%.