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2013

First Year

2013

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#16544

Peak Rank

5

Total Count

1

Years Active

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## The Story of Emmaus

The earliest SSA record of Emmaus as a baby boy name dates back to 2007, when 6 babies received it. 2021 was its biggest year on record, with 18 newborns named Emmaus — #5,108 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 50% of all recorded Emmauss. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #5,443 among baby boy names with 17 births, rising sharply (+25% over the past five years). In total, more than 224 Emmauss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Emmaus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Emmaus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Emis
* Emmis
* Amoss
* Ammas
* Amiss
* Amass
* [Enis](/enis)
* [Ennis](/ennis)
* Emus
* Emmys
* Emmies
* Emas

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Emmaus

What does the name Emmaus mean?

Emmaus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Emmaus in 2026?

In 2026, Emmaus ranks #5,443 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Emmaus most popular?

Emmaus reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #5,108 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Emmaus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Emmaus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Emmaus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Emmaus include Meiko, Keziah, Skylen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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## About the name Emmaus 

Emmaus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 224 births in the dataset. Emmaus's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #5,108\. Use the chart and map above to compare Emmaus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2021 → ](/year/2021)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "E" → ](/letter/e)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.