Emuna
A feminine Hebrew name meaning "faith" or "belief".
Name Census estimates that about 78 living Americans carry the first name Emuna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emuna today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emuna births was 2022 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emuna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Emuna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
78
~ 1 in 4,394,286 Americans
Peak year
2022
11 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,082
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Emuna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emuna from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 44 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emuna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Emuna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emuna
The name Emuna is a Hebrew name that has its origins in the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East. It is derived from the Hebrew word "emunah," which means "faith," "belief," or "trust." The name has been in use for centuries among Jewish communities and has deep religious and cultural significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emuna can be found in the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament. In the Book of Proverbs, a personification of wisdom is referred to as "Emuna," highlighting the association of the name with virtues such as trust and faithfulness.
Throughout Jewish history, the name Emuna has been borne by numerous notable individuals. One of the most famous was Emuna Dina, a 16th-century Jewish woman from Modena, Italy, who was renowned for her piety and her contributions to the study of Jewish law and tradition.
In the 18th century, Emuna Salonika was a prominent Jewish poet and writer from Salonika, Greece. Her works explored themes of faith, devotion, and the Jewish experience. Her influential poetry collection, "Sefer HaEmunot" (Book of Beliefs), remains an important part of the Sephardic literary canon.
Another notable figure was Emuna Erez, a 19th-century Jewish scholar and educator from Jerusalem. She was renowned for her expertise in the Talmud and Jewish law and played a significant role in advancing women's education in the Holy Land.
In more recent times, Emuna Halevi was an Israeli author and activist who wrote extensively on Jewish spirituality and personal growth. Her books, including "Garden of Emuna" and "The Garden of Peace," explored the concept of emunah (faith) and its role in cultivating inner peace and resilience.
Emuna Witt, an American artist and calligrapher, has gained recognition for her intricate Hebrew calligraphic works, which often feature the name Emuna as a central motif, celebrating its profound meaning and cultural significance.
The name Emuna continues to be a popular choice among Jewish communities around the world, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to the Hebrew language, Jewish tradition, and the enduring values of faith, trust, and belief.
People
Emuna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emuna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emuna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emuna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 78 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emuna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,394,286 US residents.
Is Emuna a common name?
We classify Emuna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 79 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emuna most popular?
The single biggest year for Emuna was 2022, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emuna is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emuna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emuna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.