Emma

Emma has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Emma isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Naming your dog Emma is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Emma was, in the past month, the 328th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Emma is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Emma was viewed 102 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Emma's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Emma is most adored in Texas, Wisconsin and Louisiana.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, South Carolina and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Emma.

Most popular breeds named Emma:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. Chihuahua
4. Golden Retriever
5. Australian Shepherd

Emma is found in these categories:

cute

Evokes sweetness, referencing Jane Austen's charming, lovable protagonist.

posh

Royalty and Jane Austen's heroine have popularized this elegant moniker.

old-fashioned

Victorian era popularity and Austen novels give it a vintage charm.