Emanuelle Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-mah-NWEL /ɛˈmæn.wɛl/
Origin: Hebrew; French
Meaning: Hebrew: God is with us; French: feminine form of Emmanuel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Emanuelle is derived from the Hebrew name "Immanuel," which means "God is with us." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Isaiah, where it is associated with a prophetic sign of hope and divine presence. The name transitioned into Greek as "Emmanouel" and later into Latin as "Emmanuhel," before being adopted into Old French as "Emanuelle." The evolution into English occurred through these intermediary languages, particularly during the medieval period when biblical names gained prominence due to the influence of Christianity.
Historically, the name Immanuel has significant biblical associations, particularly with the prophecy concerning the birth of Jesus Christ, as cited in the Gospel of Matthew. This connection has made the name particularly revered in Christian traditions.
Notable figures bearing variations of the name include several saints and biblical characters, which contributed to its enduring presence in religious contexts. The name has also appeared in various literary works and translations, including the King James Bible, which further solidified its cultural resonance.
Culturally, Emanuelle and its variants have been associated with themes of divine protection and presence, making it a name of comfort and hope throughout the centuries. The feminine form Emanuelle has been embraced in various cultures, often symbolizing a nurturing aspect of the divine.
The name has also inspired diminutive forms, such as "Emma," which have been widely used in different languages and cultures, reflecting the name's adaptability and enduring appeal.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Emanuelle was first seen in the United States in 1984.
Emanuelle has ranked as high as #1374 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Emanuelle has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Emanuelle is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Emanuelle was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Emanuelle
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Emanuelle.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |