Emmy

Meaning of Emmy

Emmy is often a nickname for names like Emily or Emma. It generally means "universal" or "whole."

Emmy has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Emmy

Emmy is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #445 in 2025 from #960 in 2007.

Notable people named Emmy

• Emmy Rossum
  American actress and singer
• Emmy Clarke
  American film and TV actress
• Emmy Raver-Lampman
  American actress and singer
• Emmy Destinn
  Czech operatic soprano
• Emmy Hennings
  German Dada artist

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Questions about the name Emmy

What does the name Emmy mean?

Emmy means emmy is often a nickname for names like emily or emma. it generally means "universal" or "whole.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Emmy a boy's or a girl's name?

Emmy is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Emmy?

In 2025, Emmy ranked #445 for girls, up from #453 the year before.

When was Emmy most popular?

Emmy peaked at #445 in 2025.