Declining since 2016, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Emmanuela since 1980
Babies named Emmanuela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 108 |
| 2000s | 231 |
| 2010s | 225 |
| 2020s | 84 |
Meaning & origin
Emmanuela is the feminine counterpart of Emmanuel, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is with us.' In the United States, it first appeared in records in 1980 and reached its peak popularity in 2015, though it has been on a downward trajectory since 2016. As of 2025, the name ranks 6,546, with an incidence of roughly 1 in 94,545 births. While Emmanuela has not been among the most common names in any particular state, its religious resonance keeps it in steady but limited use. The name's etymology ties it to a core Christian concept, and it has analogs across many languages, including Emmanuelle in French and Emanuela in Italian.
Emmanuela is the feminine form of Emmanuel, which derives from the Hebrew name עִמָּנוּאֵל (Immanu'el) meaning 'God is with us.' The name appears in the Book of Isaiah as a prophetic name and is associated with Jesus in the New Testament. It has been used across Christian cultures, particularly in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese communities, though it remains less common than the masculine form.
“Emmanuela” around the world
Where Emmanuela lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emma, Ella, Emy, Manuela, Eli
Variants: Emmanuelle, Emanuela, Imanuela
Sibling names for Emmanuela
Names that share Emmanuela's style, for a brother or sister.
