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Emme
GirlEnglish, Germanic· “whole, universal (short for Emma)”
- Meaning
- whole, universal (short for Emma)
- Origin
- English, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- EM
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #2,282
- US babies 2025
- 80
- Best rank
- #1,118 (2009)
- Peak year
- 2009
Meaning and origin of Emme
Emme is an English and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “whole, universal (short for Emma)”.
Sleek and minimal, Emme is a short form of Emma, a Germanic name from ermen, 'whole' or 'universal'. Emma became established in England through Emma of Normandy, queen to two English kings, and later through Jane Austen's heroine. Emme offers a sleek, minimalist version of that classic name, with a slightly French look. It is typically pronounced EM, though some families say EM-ee. Emme feels modern and elegant, and it can stand alone or pair with a longer middle name.
Popularity over time
Emme first appears in US Social Security records in 1918. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,118 in 2009, the same year it reached its highest count of 227 babies. In 2025, 80 babies were named Emme, and it ranked #2,282 nationally. That is 50% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,081 in 2000, #1,265 in 2010, and #2,282 in 2025. Of the 3,613 US girls named Emme since records began, 45% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 1,179 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Makiyah, Kalia, Makaylah, Brissa, and Alanah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Emme ranked highest in Pennsylvania, New York, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | #1143 | 7 |
| New York | #1350 | 10 |
| California | #2336 | 8 |
| Texas | #2723 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Emme is usually pronounced EM, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with E and ends in “-me”.
Middle names for Emme
A few middle names that flow with Emme: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Emme
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emme mean?
Emme is an English and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “whole, universal (short for Emma)”.
What is the origin of the name Emme?
Emme has English and Germanic roots. Sleek and minimal, Emme is a short form of Emma, a Germanic name from ermen, 'whole' or 'universal'.
Is Emme a popular name?
Not especially. Emme ranked #2,282 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Emme a boy or girl name?
Emme is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Emme?
Emme is usually pronounced EM. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings