Emma name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Emma
Story and style
Emma is a short name for girls.
For parents, Emma is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank15th in 2013
Listed years18/18 years
TrendFalling
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar, Short
Length4 letters
More about Emma
Background notes
What style of name is Emma?
Emma feels familiar and short. It sits naturally beside names like Emily, Alice, Daisy and Eleanor: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
Names similar to Emma
If you like Emma, you might also like:
Emma ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Emma has been a steady favourite in Australia. It ranked 58th in 2025, and appeared in the top 100 every year from 2008 to 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 58th |
| 2024 | 33rd |
| 2023 | 75th |
| 2022 | 58th |
| 2021 | 48th |
| 2020 | 53rd |
| 2019 | 42nd |
| 2018 | 42nd |
| 2017 | 32nd |
| 2016 | 31st |
| 2015 | 22nd |
| 2014 | 28th |
| 2013 | 15th |
| 2012 | 20th |
| 2011 | 24th |
| 2010 | 16th |
| 2009 | 17th |
| 2008 | 19th |