Emmah
Every Emmah since 1998 — 956 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emmah
Emmah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,609 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 956 American babies have been named Emmah. Its peak came in 2008, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Emmah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emmah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,609 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,408 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,510 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9,913 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,048 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,022 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,042 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,846 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,416 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,282 |
| 2015 | 57 | #3,008 |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,798 |
| 2013 | 54 | #3,055 |
| 2012 | 56 | #3,021 |
| 2011 | 53 | #3,149 |
| 2010 | 61 | #2,848 |
| 2009 | 55 | #3,103 |
| 2008 | 78 | #2,449 |
| 2007 | 55 | #3,140 |
| 2006 | 53 | #3,146 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,878 |
| 2004 | 50 | #3,089 |
| 2003 | 41 | #3,487 |
| 2002 | 30 | #4,212 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,417 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,778 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emmah in 2025?
Emmah ranked #15,609 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emmah?
956 babies have been named Emmah in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emmah most popular?
Emmah peaked in 2008, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Emmah a boy or girl name?
Emmah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emmah rising or falling?
Emmah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.