UK girl's name
Emmanuella
Meaning "God is with us", a feminine given name from Hebrew origins.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Emmanuella is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Emmanuella popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1353, with 24 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 52 births.
This profile covers 829 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 46% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 830 living people in the UK are called Emmanuella. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Emmanuella ranked #1353 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 24 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 52 girls were registered as Emmanuella.
- • Emmanuella ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #603 in 2014.
- • About 830 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emmanuella as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1353
2024
Births in 2024
24
Latest year
Peak year
2013
52 births
Estimated living
830
2026
Meaning
What does Emmanuella mean?
The name Emmanuella is a feminine form of the Hebrew name Emmanuel, which means "God is with us." Its origins can be traced back to the Old Testament, where it appears as the name of a child prophesied to be born to a virgin, as described in the Book of Isaiah.
The name gained prominence in the New Testament, where it was given to Jesus Christ, who was believed to be the fulfillment of the prophecy mentioned in Isaiah. As a result, the name Emmanuella became associated with Christianity and was adopted by various Christian communities around the world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emmanuella can be found in the works of the 4th-century Christian writer Saint Jerome, who mentioned a woman by that name in his letters. In the Middle Ages, the name was popular among European nobility and royalty, particularly in Italy and Spain.
A notable figure from history who bore the name Emmanuella was Emmanuella of Arles (1182-1257), a French noblewoman and the Countess of Provence. She played a significant role in the politics of the time and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
Another prominent Emmanuella was Emmanuella de Sousa Coutinho (1670-1754), a Portuguese noble and philanthropist who founded several charitable institutions and schools in her native country. She was renowned for her piety and generosity.
In the 19th century, Emmanuella Hartmann (1819-1884) was a German painter and one of the first female artists to gain recognition in her home country. She was known for her portraits and genre paintings.
Emmanuella Alvarez Calderon (1847-1919) was a Peruvian writer and educator who was a pioneer in promoting women's education and rights in her country. She founded several schools and published works on women's issues.
Emmanuella Orczy (1865-1947) was a Hungarian-born British novelist and playwright, best known for her popular novel "The Scarlet Pimpernel." Her works often featured themes of adventure, romance, and historical fiction.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Emmanuella, a name steeped in religious and cultural significance, spanning various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Emmanuella over time
The chart below shows babies named Emmanuella registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Emmanuella, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 24 births in 2024, compared with 52 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emmanuella by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emmanuella 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1455 | 116 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1033 | 371 | 10 |
| 2000s | #982 | 301 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1740 | 41 | 4 |
Geography
Where Emmanuella is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Emmanuella. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Emmanuella ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #603 in 2014.
Across the UK
Emmanuella in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#603 in 2014
1 years of NRS records, 5 total registered
Related
Names similar to Emmanuella
- 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
Emmanuella: questions and answers
How popular is the name Emmanuella in the UK right now?
In 2024, Emmanuella was ranked #1353 for girls in England and Wales, with 24 births registered.
When was Emmanuella most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 52 babies registered as Emmanuella in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Emmanuella?
Meaning "God is with us", a feminine given name from Hebrew origins.
How many people are called Emmanuella in the UK?
A total of 829 babies have been registered as Emmanuella across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 5 more in Scotland.
Where is Emmanuella most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Emmanuella ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #603 in 2014. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.