The nameEmna

Emna is a girl's name of Arabic origin, common in Tunisia. It has grown in France since the 2000s.

Meaning

Emna is linked to the Arabic amna, "safety, trust". The meaning remains debated.

Origin

Arabic.

History

The name spread in France in the 2000s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Emna

Emna in France

150thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2019peak year (530 births)
6,200babies named Emna in France since 1900
0265530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Emna was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,040 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Emna. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Emna in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 403 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emna mean?

Emna is linked to the Arabic amna, "safety, trust". The meaning remains debated.

What is the origin of the name Emna?

Arabic.

Is Emna a girl's or a boy's name?

Emna is a girl's name.