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At a Glance: Name: Emmie – Meaning: diminutive of Emma ('whole, universal') and/or Emily ('rival') – Origin: English (diminutive of Emma/Emily) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: EM-ee
Emmie is pronounced EM-ee, and it's an English name that works as a nickname for both Emma and Emily. You may see it described as simply a short form of Emma, meaning 'whole, universal' — but it's just as commonly used as a diminutive of Emily, meaning 'rival,' so it really carries both meanings rather than one single definition.
Meaning & Origin of Emmie
Meaning: Diminutive of emma ('whole, universal') and/or emily ('rival').
Origin: English (diminutive of Emma/Emily).
A common claim: Emmie means 'whole, universal,' as a form of Emma Actually: Emmie is also a standard diminutive of Emily ('rival'), not just Emma; a 'Spanish' origin (as one listicle states) isn't supported.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Emmie
Phonetic: EM-ee IPA: /ˈɛmi/
Popularity of Emmie
In Social Security data going back to 1880, Emmie hit its highest popularity in 1881 at #396, though only 18 babies were given the name that year; in 2024, the most recent year on record, it ranked #735 with 382 babies named Emmie.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Emmie mean?
Diminutive of emma (‘whole, universal’) and/or emily (‘rival’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Emmie)
How do you pronounce Emmie?
Emmie is pronounced EM-ee (IPA: /ˈɛmi/).
Is Emmie a popular name right now?
Emmie peaked at #396 in 1881 and is ranked #735 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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