Emmanuela
About Emmanuela
Emmanuela is the feminine form of Emmanuel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is with us.' This elegant name carries biblical significance as Emmanuel is mentioned in the Book of Isaiah as a name for the Messiah. Less common than its masculine counterpart or the variant Emmanuelle, Emmanuela maintains a graceful, sophisticated quality with international appeal. While relatively rare in English-speaking countries, it has more presence in Latin and Mediterranean communities. The name offers several friendly nicknames including Emma, Ella, Manu, or Manuela, giving its bearer versatility throughout life. Emmanuela combines classical dignity with a melodic quality that makes it both distinctive and timeless.
Pronounced em-ah-noo-EL-ah.
As of October 2026, Emmanuela ranked #6622 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4519 in 2015.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,519 | 31 | 17.4 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,849 | 28 | 16.2 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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