Find out how popular the first name Emmanuela has been for the last 44 years (from 1980 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Emmanuela by gender

Based on the last 44 years of data, Emmanuela is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 9 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Emmanuela.

The history of the first name Emmanuela

Emmanuela is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Immanu El, which means "God is with us." The name has its origins in ancient Hebrew culture and can be traced back to biblical times.

The name first appeared in the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament, where it was used as a prophetic title for the newborn Jesus Christ. It was a symbolic name meant to convey the belief that God had become incarnate in human form.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Emmanuela, a 4th-century Christian martyr who was executed during the Diocletian persecution in Rome. She is venerated as a saint in the Catholic and Orthodox churches.

In the Middle Ages, the name Emmanuela was relatively uncommon but still used occasionally in Christian communities across Europe. Notable bearers include Emmanuela of Valencia, a 13th-century Spanish mystic and religious writer (c. 1230-1282).

During the Renaissance, the name gained some popularity in Italy and other parts of southern Europe. One notable figure was Emmanuela Gambara (c. 1485-1550), an Italian poet and noblewoman who was a member of the renowned literary circle at the court of Isabella d'Este in Mantua.

In the 17th century, Emmanuela Ouriques (1635-1711) was a influential Sephardic Jewish writer and philosopher who lived in Amsterdam and wrote extensively on Jewish mysticism and ethics.

Another notable bearer of the name was Emmanuela Baronessa d'Elci (1751-1842), an Italian aristocrat and writer who was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment salons of Paris and Rome.

As the name spread throughout the Christian world, other notable figures included Emmanuela Mendez da Costa (1798-1868), a British Jewish author and educator who wrote extensively on Jewish history and culture.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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