Declining since 2017, #3,028 for girls today.
Popularity of Emmanuella since 1979
Babies named Emmanuella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 108 |
| 2000s | 331 |
| 2010s | 612 |
| 2020s | 332 |
Meaning & origin
Emmanuella is a relatively modern feminine form of the classic biblical name Emmanuel. First recorded in U.S. data in 1979, the name gained steady traction through the 2000s and peaked in 2017 before entering a period of decline. In 2025, it ranked 3028 with approximately 1 in 29,764 baby girls receiving the name, down from its peak popularity. The name has been most commonly given in Florida and New York, reflecting its appeal in diverse, multicultural communities. Emmanuella fits a pattern of elaborately feminized biblical names that flourished in the 1990s and 2000s, balancing reverence with a melodic, feminine ending.
Emmanuella is the feminine form of Emmanuel, which derives from the Hebrew name 'Immanuel' (עִמָּנוּאֵל), meaning 'God is with us.' The name appears in the Book of Isaiah as a prophetic name, and in the New Testament it is applied to Jesus. The feminine form emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by names like Gabriella and Isabella, and has seen moderate use in English-speaking countries.
Where Emmanuella is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Emmanuella” around the world
Where Emmanuella lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ella, Ellie, Emma, Manny, Nella
Variants: Emmanuelle, Manuela
Sibling names for Emmanuella
Names that share Emmanuella's style, for a brother or sister.
