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Emmy is a feminine name used in English and French. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Diminutive of Emma or Emily." It ranked #445 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, diminutive of Emma or Emily. The entry lists its usage as English, French, Swedish, Dutch and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Emmy ranked #445 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #445 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emmy mean?
Behind the Name does not give Emmy a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: diminutive of Emma or Emily.
Is Emmy a popular name?
Emmy ranked #445 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Emmy a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Emmy appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Emmy — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
