Emmanuela
Every Emmanuela since 1980 — 718 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emmanuela
Emmanuela is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,622 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 718 American babies have been named Emmanuela. Its peak came in 2015, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Emmanuela stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emmanuela year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,622 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,707 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,566 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,385 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,782 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,561 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,736 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,608 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,849 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,502 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,521 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,796 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,367 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,446 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,213 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,294 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,268 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,184 |
| 2007 | 30 | #4,851 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,431 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,083 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,426 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,884 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,521 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,062 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,281 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,678 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,535 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,598 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,854 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emmanuela in 2025?
Emmanuela ranked #6,622 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emmanuela?
718 babies have been named Emmanuela in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emmanuela most popular?
Emmanuela peaked in 2015, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Emmanuela a boy or girl name?
Emmanuela is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emmanuela rising or falling?
Emmanuela is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.