How Many People Are Named Emunah?
Complete statistics for the name Emunah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Emunah is a Hebrew name meaning "faith" or "belief," and it's one of the rarest names you'll encounter in the United States. Only about 342 people living in America carry this name today, which means roughly 1 in 965,658 Americans share it. What's remarkable is that it hit its peak in 2023 with 40 births, showing a clear upward trend.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 traditionally represents ambition, authority, and material success. It's associated with strong leadership qualities and a natural drive to achieve goals through discipline and determination.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 344 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Emunah Through the Generations
Emunah is a genuinely modern name in the American landscape, and its generational story couldn't be more straightforward. Every single one of the 344 recorded births in the US has occurred recently enough that all bearers are under 30 years old, with an average age of just 9. That's a name with essentially no history in older American generations. There aren't any bearers aged 30 to 60 or over 60, which tells us this name didn't exist in mainstream American naming until quite recently. The trajectory has been unmistakably upward, peaking at 40 births in 2023. It's worth watching closely because names with this kind of momentum often continue climbing. Globally, about 1,060 people carry the name Emunah, placing it at world rank 245,806, and outside the US it's most commonly found in Israel. With deep roots in Hebrew tradition and a rising presence among young American families, Emunah seems poised to keep growing in popularity over the coming decade.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Emunah's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Emunah
How Many People Have the Name Emunah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 342 people in the United States currently share the name Emunah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 965,658 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Emunah a Common or Rare Name?
Emunah 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 Emunah Mean?
Emunah means "Faith or belief" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Emunah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Emunah Most Popular?
The name Emunah reached peak popularity in 2023, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Emunah?
Approximately 342 people named Emunah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 344. That works out to roughly 1 in 965,658 Americans.
Is Emunah a rare name?
Emunah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 965,658 Americans has this name.
What does the name Emunah mean?
Emunah means "Faith or belief" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Emunah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Emunah are male and 100% are female.
When was Emunah most popular?
Emunah peaked in 2023 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.