Holding steady, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Emanuela since 1918
Babies named Emanuela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 9 |
| 1920s | 26 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 139 |
| 2010s | 170 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Emanuela has maintained a quiet but steady presence in the United States since its first recorded use in 1918. With a rank of 8,362 in 2025, it remains a rare choice, occurring in roughly 1 in 133,939 births. Its peak popularity came in 2015, reflecting a modest uptick for this Italian and Romanian feminine form. The name's trajectory has been stable, never entering the top 1,000 but never disappearing entirely. Emanuela's roots in the Hebrew name Immanuel give it a deep spiritual resonance, while its Italian and Romanian heritage offers a melodic, international feel. Though it does not dominate in any particular state, it appeals to families seeking a name with both religious significance and European elegance.
Emanuela is the feminine form of Emanuele, the Italian and Romanian variant of Emmanuel. The name derives from the Hebrew name Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל), meaning 'God is with us,' a prophetic name appearing in the Book of Isaiah. It spread across Christian Europe through the veneration of the name and has been used in Italy and Romania since at least the 19th century.
“Emanuela” around the world
Where Emanuela lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emma, Ema, Manu, Eli
Variants: Manuela, Emmanuelle, Imanuela
Sibling names for Emanuela
Names that share Emanuela's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Alessandra, Beatrice, Chiara, Vittoria, Giulia, Salvatrice
Brothers: Alessandro, Matteo, Lorenzo, Francesco, Gabriele
