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Emma Pet Name

Emma is a popular cats and dogs name, meaning "Universal, whole" and originating from Germanic, most often given to female pets, with a classic, timeless, elegant style, ranked #102 among dog names and ranked #108 among cat names, across 1,672 pet records in our database.

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Emma at a glance

MeaningUniversal, whole
OriginGermanic
LanguageGermanic
StyleClassic, timeless, elegant
Length4 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly female
PetsDogs, cats and other pets

How popular is Emma as a pet name?

Emma is a pet name in our database.

#102

Dog Name

#108

Cat Name

1,672

Pet Records

Emma pet name popularity over time

200520062008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Emma a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female100%
Male0%

Emma is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Emma more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs34%
Cats9%
Other58%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Emma?

Based on the available breed data, Emma appears among:

Shih Tzu (49)Labrador Retriever (39)Labrador Retriever Crossbreed (38)Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (31)Yorkshire Terrier (29)GOLDEN RETRIEVER (8)Retriever, Golden (8)LABRADOR RETRIEVER (6)
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What does the name Emma mean?

Emma means "Universal, whole" and comes from Germanic.

The name is associated with classic, timeless, elegant, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

Names like Emma

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Emma nicknames

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What kind of pet name is Emma?

Emma fits these categories:

Emma as a human name

Emma is also used as a human name. Ranked #1 for girls in the US (SSA 2022)

Name insights for Emma

Dogs
Cats
affectionate
labrador retriever: Labradors are friendly and sociable, matching the approachable nature of the name Emma.

Where does our pet-name data come from?

PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.

Data coverage

2005 — 2026

Pet records analyzed

1,672

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 80 recordsAustin Animal Center: 1 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 965 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 30 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 596 records
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