Emet
Meaningtruth · Hebrew
- US rank
- #3,848
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,272 in 2024
28 babies were named Emet in the US in 2025. It has climbed 692 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1922–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Emet you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 60,976 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Emet, 28 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Emet would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEmet first shows up in US birth records in 1922, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 103 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #3,272.
- TrendEmet has climbed 692 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,848. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Emet means “truth”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Emet
Emet is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “truth”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-met”. US birth records list Emet for boys from 1922 to 2025, in 23 of those 104 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #3,272 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,848, with 28 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.1 | 879,121 boys |
| 2000s | 1.6 | 628,931 boys |
| 2010s | 9.7 | 102,987 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 66,815 boys |
Other spellings of Emet
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Emet
What does the name Emet mean?
Emet means “truth” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Emet?
Emet has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Emet a boy or girl name?
Emet is a boy name.
How popular is the name Emet?
Emet ranked #3,848 for US boys in 2025, given to 28 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#3,272).