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At a Glance: Name: Emmanuel – Meaning: God is with us – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ih-MAN-yoo-el
Emmanuel is a Hebrew name meaning "God is with us," pronounced ih-MAN-yoo-el (IPA /ɪˈmænjuəl/). It's a classic pick for parents drawn to names with staying power, appearing in Social Security Administration records every year from 1898 through 2024.
Meaning & Origin of Emmanuel
Meaning: God is with us.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Emmanuel
Phonetic: ih-MAN-yoo-el IPA: /ɪˈmænjuəl/
Popularity of Emmanuel
Emmanuel reached its peak popularity at #144 in 2009, when 2,737 boys received the name; by 2024 it ranked #181, with 2,047 babies named Emmanuel that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1898–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Emmanuel mean?
God is with us. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Emmanuel)
How do you pronounce Emmanuel?
Emmanuel is pronounced ih-MAN-yoo-el (IPA: /ɪˈmænjuəl/).
Is Emmanuel a popular name right now?
Emmanuel peaked at #144 in 2009 and is ranked #181 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1898–2024.)
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