Emanuel
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Emanuel
Emanuel as a feminine name represents an unusual gender crossing of the traditionally masculine Emanuel. Derived from Hebrew elements meaning 'God is with us,' this name carries profound religious significance in Christian, Jewish, and other traditions. While Emanuel (sometimes spelled Emmanuel) has deep historical roots for boys dating back to biblical times, its use for girls is extremely rare and represents contemporary naming flexibility. The feminine adaptation maintains the name's spiritual connotations and melodic quality. Parents choosing Emanuel for a daughter might appreciate its religious significance, the potential nickname Ela or Manu, or simply its distinctive quality. The spelling without the double 'm' gives it a slightly softer appearance while preserving its meaningful heritage.
Emanuel for boys#574 US
Fewer letters does not always mean easier—the traditional spelling is the one most people will recognize.
Pronounced em-AN-yoo-ul.
As of October 2026, Emanuel ranked #13925 in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #6810 in 1965.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #331 | 1,025 | 533.6 |
| 2015 | #348 | 979 | 510.8 |
| 2016 | #364 | 914 | 481.6 |
| 2017 | #412 | 754 | 407.4 |
| 2018 | #428 | 712 | 392 |
| 2019 | #421 | 741 | 413 |
| 2020 | #410 | 723 | 418.9 |
| 2021 | #510 | 578 | 330.4 |
| 2022 | #465 | 662 | 379.2 |
| 2023 | #484 | 623 | 364.2 |
| 2024 | #496 | 620 | 359.9 |
| 2025 | #574 | 513 | 300.3 |
World rankings
Emanuel for girls
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- Emanuel Raphael BeliliosBoy
Hong Kong politician and businessman
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German chess champion
- Emanuel AxBoy
Ukrainian,American pianist
- Emanuel WynnBoy
French pirate
- Emanuel CleaverBoy
U.S. Congressman from Missouri
- Emanuel BronnerBoy
German maker of Dr. Bronner's soap
- Emanuel CookBoy
American football player
- Emanuel Gottlieb LeutzeBoy
German historian painter
- Emanuel "Tito" VillaBoy
Mexican footballer
Emanuel in pop culture
- EmanuelBoy
female character from movie "Emanuel and the Truth about Fishes"
- Paul Carlos David EmanuelBoy
character from Charlotte Bronte's novel Villette.