Ema
girl name#1348 in 2025Ema entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #692 in 1883, ranks #1348 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1883–2025
#1348
rank today
#692
peak (1883)
164
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #870 |
| 1890s | #1263 |
| 1900s | #1630 |
| 1910s | #2093 |
| 1920s | #1871 |
| 1930s | #2119 |
| 1940s | #3329 |
| 1950s | #4784 |
| 1960s | #5692 |
| 1970s | #4974 |
| 1980s | #5156 |
| 1990s | #3920 |
| 2000s | #1828 |
| 2010s | #1547 |
| 2020s | #1537 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ema has been most popular in FL, CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 4,200 people named Ema are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ema alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ema in 2025?
- Ema ranks #1348 among US girl names in 2025, with 164 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ema most popular?
- Ema peaked in 1883, reaching #692 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ema with classmates?
- Ema will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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