How Many People Are Named Emmah?
Complete statistics for the name Emmah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Emmah, a very rare female name, is held by just 943 people in the US today, making up 1 in 349,835 Americans. The majority of those named Emmah are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision, indicating that people named Emmah might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 951 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Emmah Through the Generations
Emmah saw its peak popularity in 2008 with 78 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. With an average age of 16, it's clear that most people named Emmah were born in the last decade. The name's rarity and modernity make it stand out among other female names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Emmah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Emmah
How Many People Have the Name Emmah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 943 people in the United States currently share the name Emmah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 349,835 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Emmah a Common or Rare Name?
Emmah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Emmah Mean?
Emmah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Emmah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Emmah Most Popular?
The name Emmah reached peak popularity in 2008, with 78 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Emmah?
Approximately 943 people named Emmah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 951. That works out to roughly 1 in 349,835 Americans.
Is Emmah a rare name?
Emmah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 349,835 Americans has this name.
What does the name Emmah mean?
Emmah means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Emmah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Emmah are male and 100% are female.
When was Emmah most popular?
Emmah peaked in 2008 with 78 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.