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How popular is Emma for baby girls at the moment?

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stardust1994 · 09/07/2026 21:09

Due a baby girl this December and I think we’re leaning towards Emma. DH and I don’t agree on many names (only Emma, Eve and Isla) and I think Emma is probably going to be the winner because I suspect it’s less popular than the other two (when you account for all the Evie’s). It also fits best with our boys (Alexander and James).

I wanted to check Emma’s popularity by asking you how many young/baby Emma’s you know? I don’t mind there being a few but I’m keen to avoid baby girl being one of many in every class at school.

Thanks :)

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thornbury · 10/07/2026 19:26

I know one who would be about 8 now, and I had two in my year 2 class I taught in 2003-4. None since then!

elliesmummy19 · 10/07/2026 19:24

Emma was one of my favourite names when we named our daughter (born in 2019) but my husband wasn’t a fan. I love it!

pamelabrown · 10/07/2026 19:23

Isla is VERY popular and there’s 2 in my sons class so if u didn’t want popular then avoid Isla

pamelabrown · 10/07/2026 19:22

I don’t know of any Emma’s in any classes and my son is now moving into year 4 so u should be safe if say. It’s a lovely name

mogtheexcellent · 10/07/2026 19:18

user1492757084 · 10/07/2026 08:24

Do not know any small Emmas but she will l LOVE to watch and dance with Emma Memma when young and Emma (film 2020) when she is sixteen.

My just turned 12 year old loves the film. Shes a huge jane austen fan though.

The song Emma by Matmatah is also on her Spotify as she's learning French. And self defence, so a song about Emma Peel from the Avengers is pretty cool.

Nousernameideaaga · 10/07/2026 19:17

HumphreysCorner · 10/07/2026 19:15

Yes, Emma’s nursery and toys and clothes were all Humphrey’s Corner from Mothercare.

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Well we clearly both have excellent taste ☺️

HumphreysCorner · 10/07/2026 19:15

Nousernameideaaga · 10/07/2026 19:12

Brilliant. And also loling at your username as I’m sure that was the mamas and papas baby range we had for our Emma too 🤣☺️

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Yes, Emma’s nursery and toys and clothes were all Humphrey’s Corner from Mothercare.

mogtheexcellent · 10/07/2026 19:14

Dd was only Emma in primary apart from a teacher. Now secondary and theres an Emma in the year above. (And two teachers.)

Loads of the other names on your list at both schools though.

I like the meaning of the name.

Nousernameideaaga · 10/07/2026 19:12

HumphreysCorner · 10/07/2026 18:50

Yep, you guessed right 😂

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Brilliant. And also loling at your username as I’m sure that was the mamas and papas baby range we had for our Emma too 🤣☺️

HumphreysCorner · 10/07/2026 18:50

Nousernameideaaga · 09/07/2026 22:52

So was mine ☺️

By any chance because you were obsessed with “friends” at the time? Or just me?

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Yep, you guessed right 😂

17caterpillars1mouse · 10/07/2026 16:17

I know one Emma, though short for Emmeline, who is 3 then 2 10 year old Emma's

LemonDrizzlecake12 · 10/07/2026 12:04

I don’t think you can go wrong with the name. It’s lovely. It goes with your son’s names nicely too.

DizziLizzy · 10/07/2026 11:58

I teach 200 children each week but know 100s more. I know of 1 emma who is 3.5yrs old and another 2 around 12 years old. Its a good solid name and not overly popular. Strangely I currently teach a number of Sarah's

LoupyLoo1 · 10/07/2026 11:48

Such a nice name!

Namiemcnameface · 10/07/2026 11:45

I know one in the Oxford area. She's about eighteen months old.

MidnightPatrol · 10/07/2026 11:13

I don’t know any baby/child Emma’s, but quite a few Emily’s.

Cocktailsandcheese · 10/07/2026 11:12

I don't know any! It's definitely the safest choice out of the 3 if you're worried about popularity.

Nursemumma92 · 10/07/2026 09:30

I know one child called Emma aged 8.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 10/07/2026 08:32

I haven’t noticed Emma’s for ages. It’s a lovely classic name.

user1492757084 · 10/07/2026 08:24

Do not know any small Emmas but she will l LOVE to watch and dance with Emma Memma when young and Emma (film 2020) when she is sixteen.

dozer222 · 10/07/2026 06:02

I have a 5 and 10 year old and haven’t come across a single child Emma in all my time as a parent. I like it. Also like Emmie as a nickname. I wouldn’t go for either of the others, massively over used and it does affect how you feel about the name over time, I find.

ButtercupYellow26 · 10/07/2026 05:56

Emma is beautiful. A timeless classic.
I know two, both in their 30s.

ghostyslovesheets · 10/07/2026 05:50

My Emma is 21 now! She was the only Emma at school and in her friend group. I love the name

mellongoose · 10/07/2026 05:44

I love Emma in the same way as Anna or Laura. Classic.

Nousernameideaaga · 09/07/2026 22:52

HumphreysCorner · 09/07/2026 22:27

Aw, my Emma was born in 2003 so happy the name is back again x

So was mine ☺️

By any chance because you were obsessed with “friends” at the time? Or just me?

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