Universal or whole
Emitt is a variant of the name Emmett, which originated as a diminutive of the German name Emma. It ultimately derives from the Germanic word 'ermen', meaning whole or universal. While less common than the double-T spelling, it retains the same sturdy, friendly appeal.
Less common today
Emitt isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,936 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
