Gender: Female
Origin: German, Latin
Meaning: Serious, Embracing Everything, All-containing, Universal
Pronunciation: EE-mah, /ˈiːmə/, IY M AH
Popularity Rank: #2,825
Derived from the Latin word 'aemulus' meaning 'rival or competitor'. It can also be a short form of the name Emma, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'.
The name Ema is of German, Latin origin and means Serious, Embracing Everything, All-containing, Universal, Grandmother, Industrious, Rival or competitor; sometimes a short form of Emma meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ema is commonly found in Malaysia, Chile, Italy, and 97 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: EE-mah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈiːmə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: IY M AH
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Ema is recorded 22,704 times globally, ranking it as the 2,825th most common name worldwide.
Ema is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 2,246 occurrences, making it the 594th most popular name in the country.
In Croatia, the name Ema is found among 1 in every 32 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #594 | 1 : 886 |
| Chile | #426 | 1 : 271 |
| Italy | #1,226 | 1 : 592 |
| Argentina | #342 | 1 : 181 |
| Croatia | #130 | 1 : 32 |
| Egypt | #2,818 | 1 : 1,983 |
| Mexico | #1,259 | 1 : 794 |
| France | #1,857 | 1 : 1,272 |
| United States of America | #3,285 | 1 : 2,072 |
| Portugal | #340 | 1 : 231 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ema from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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