Immanuel

At a Glance: Name: Immanuel – Meaning: God is with us – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ih-MAN-yoo-el

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Immanuel is a Hebrew name meaning "God is with us," pronounced ih-MAN-yoo-el (IPA /ɪˈmænjuɛl/). It has a long, steady history in American naming records stretching back to 1917, giving it a settled, well-worn feel rather than a trendy one.

Meaning & Origin of Immanuel

Meaning: God is with us.

Origin: Hebrew.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Immanuel

Phonetic: ih-MAN-yoo-el   IPA: /ɪˈmænjuɛl/

Popularity of Immanuel

Immanuel reached its highest popularity in 2001, when it ranked #893 with 177 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it had settled to #1208 with 167 babies, a gentle dip rather than a dramatic swing.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1917–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Immanuel mean?

God is with us. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Immanuel)

How do you pronounce Immanuel?

Immanuel is pronounced ih-MAN-yoo-el (IPA: /ɪˈmænjuɛl/).

Is Immanuel a popular name right now?

Immanuel peaked at #893 in 2001 and is ranked #1208 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1917–2024.)

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