What origin is the name Ema?

Ema comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Ema a popular name?

Ema is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Ema does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Ema?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Ema — for example William, Henry, Paul. You can browse more on our german names page.

Ema

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ema

Ema

Girl

german

2 syllables

Ema is a german girl's name meaning "A German name meaning serious or grandmother. It is often used as a variation of Emma, implying universal strength and reliability.".

With german roots, Ema is a girl name that means "A German name meaning serious or grandmother. It is often used as a variation of Emma, implying universal strength and reliability.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A German name meaning serious or grandmother. It is often used as a variation of Emma, implying universal strength and reliability.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Ema

Very rare in US records

What does Ema mean?

Ema is a girl name of german origin meaning "A German name meaning serious or grandmother. It is often used as a variation of Emma, implying universal strength and reliability.".

Is Ema a rare name?

Yes. Ema does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Ema

William Henry Paul Raymond Lukas Leon

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Ema means "A German name meaning serious or grandmother. It is often used as a variation of Emma, implying universal strength and reliability." — these names share that spirit.