Girls name · Iowa
Emma in Iowa
Emma was the 3rd most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 116 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 7,970 babies Emma.
Popularity over time
Emma in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 35 | 48th |
| 1923 | 59 | 94th |
| 1936 | 10 | 225th |
| 1953 | 5 | 435th |
| 1986 | 13 | 212th |
| 1999 | 207 | 6th |
| 2012 | 246 | 1st |
| 2025 | 116 | 3rd |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa climbed from 48th in 1910 to 3rd in 2025.
The most babies named Emma in Iowa in a single year was 384, in 2003. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2002.
Across the country, Emma reached its best rank of #1 in California (2017). See Emma in every state →
How popular is Emma in Iowa?
Emma was the 3rd most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 116 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 7,970 babies Emma.
How many babies are named Emma in Iowa?
In 2025, 116 babies were named Emma in Iowa. The most babies named Emma in Iowa in a single year was 384, in 2003.
What is the rank of Emma in Iowa?
Emma ranked 3rd among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2002.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.