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Emmie
GirlEnglish, Germanic· “whole, universal”
- Meaning
- whole, universal
- Origin
- English, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- EH-mee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #695
- US babies 2025
- 407
- Best rank
- #396 (1881)
- Peak year
- 2018
Meaning and origin of Emmie
Emmie is an English and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “whole, universal”.
Emmie is a pet form of Emma, Emily and Emmeline. Emma comes from the Germanic element ermen, meaning whole or universal, and was borne by Emma of Normandy, twice queen of England through her marriages to Æthelred and Cnut. Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, of uncertain meaning, and Emmeline is a medieval Norman name of Germanic origin. Emmie has long been a family nickname in English-speaking countries and is now also given as an independent name, in the same way as Millie, Ellie and Hattie. Emmy, the more common spelling, is also the name of the American television awards.
Other spellings with the same sound: Emmy, Emmi.
Popularity over time
Emmie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 63 different years. Its best national rank was #396 in 1881, and the most babies received it in 2018, when 510 were named Emmie. In 2025, 407 babies were named Emmie, and it ranked #695 nationally. That is 64% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #827 in 1920, #1,586 in 1950, #3,887 in 1980, #2,748 in 2000, #1,320 in 2010, and #695 in 2025. Of the 10,387 US girls named Emmie since records began, 29% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 2,471 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Zaylee, Lyanna, Siena, Harlee, and Alia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Emmie ranked highest in Utah, West Virginia, and Louisiana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | #280 | 16 |
| West Virginia | #284 | 6 |
| Louisiana | #352 | 13 |
| Iowa | #361 | 9 |
| Kentucky | #424 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Emmie is usually pronounced EH-mee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with E and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Emmy and Emmi.
Middle names for Emmie
A few middle names that flow with Emmie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Emmie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emmie mean?
Emmie is an English and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “whole, universal”.
What is the origin of the name Emmie?
Emmie has English and Germanic roots. Emmie is a pet form of Emma, Emily and Emmeline.
Is Emmie a popular name?
Yes. Emmie ranked #695 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Emmie a boy or girl name?
Emmie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Emmie?
Emmie is usually pronounced EH-mee. 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