UK girl's name
Emman
A feminine variant of the masculine name Emmanuel, meaning "God is with us.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Emman is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Emman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 5 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1996 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Emman. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Emman ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 5 girls were registered as Emman.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
5 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Emman mean?
The name Emman is a variation of the name Emmanuel, which has its roots in the Hebrew language. It is derived from the Hebrew words "immanu" meaning "with us" and "el" meaning "God." The name Emmanuel, therefore, translates to "God is with us" and holds significant religious and cultural importance.
The name Emman first gained prominence in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Isaiah (7:14), where it is mentioned as a symbolic name for the Messiah. The passage reads, "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." This reference has made the name a popular choice among Christians throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emman can be found in the writings of the early Christian writer Tertullian, who lived in the late 2nd and early 3rd centuries. He referred to Jesus as "Immanuel" in his work "Against Marcion."
Over the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Emman or its variations. One such person was Emmanuel the Great (1455-1508), a Syriac Orthodox scholar and theologian from the Middle East. Another was Emmanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772), a Swedish philosopher and mystic who had a significant influence on Western esotericism.
The name Emman has also been associated with political leaders. Emmanuel Philibert (1528-1580) was the Duke of Savoy and a prominent military commander during the Italian Wars. Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès (1748-1836) was a French revolutionary and political writer who played a significant role in the early stages of the French Revolution.
In the realm of arts and literature, the name Emman has been associated with notable figures such as Emmanuel Leutze (1816-1868), a German-American painter best known for his iconic work "Washington Crossing the Delaware." Emmanuel Chabrier (1841-1894) was a French Romantic composer and a significant figure in the development of French opera.
While these are just a few examples, the name Emman has had a long and rich history, spanning various cultures, religions, and historical periods. Its biblical origins and symbolic meaning have made it a enduring choice for parents seeking a name steeped in tradition and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Emman over time
The chart below shows babies named Emman registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Emman, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emman by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emman was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5065 | 15 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4827 | 10 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3126 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Emman
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Emman: questions and answers
How popular is the name Emman in the UK right now?
In 2016, Emman was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Emman most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 5 babies registered as Emman in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Emman?
A feminine variant of the masculine name Emmanuel, meaning "God is with us.".
How many people are called Emman in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Emman across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.