Ema’s name day is observed on January 23 and April 19 in Croatia. It is also celebrated on January 30 in Slovakia and April 8 in Czechia. Furthermore, Lithuania honors the name Ema on two separate dates: June 27 and December 28.
Ema is a globally recognized feminine name, highly favored across Europe and Latin America, often used independently from the spelling Emma. Historically, the name is derived from the Germanic root *ermun*, conveying the strong meaning of "whole" or "universal." It maintains an elegant and classic mood, suggesting clarity and poise through its simple structure. Firmly established as a female name worldwide, Ema's straightforwardness contributes significantly to its enduring appeal. Its history reflects continuous usage in central and eastern naming traditions, making it a timeless choice.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Greece | 1 | January | Vasilis, Vasiliki, Koula, Basil, Bill, Tilemahos |
 Spain | 1 | January | Manuel, Emanuel, Jesús |
 USA | 30 | January | Franklin, Franklyn, Freeman, Fremont, Marteena, Martina, Martine |
 Lithuania | 2 | February | Kantvydas, Rytis, Valdemaras, Vandene |
| USA | 25 | February | Artema, Artemis, Welden, Weldon |
 Bulgaria | 7 | March | Bozhan, Bozhidar, Bozhidara, Bozhil, Bozhko, Emanuil, Manol, Mancho, Teodor, Teodora, Toto, Todor, Teodor, Todora, Dora, Bogdan, Bogdana |
 Croatia | 26 | March | Montan, Maksima, Emanuel |
 Czechia | 26 | March | Emanuel |
 Hungary | 26 | March | Emánuel |
 Italy | 26 | March | Emanuele, Teodoro |
 Latvia | 26 | March | Dabrelis, Eizenija, Emanuels, Zenija |
| Lithuania | 26 | March | Arbutas, Emanuelis, Feliksas, Tekle, Vydmante |
 Poland | 26 | March | Emanuel, Feliks, Larysa, Manuela, Nikifor, Teodor, Tworzymir |
 Slovakia | 26 | March | Emanuel |
 Sweden | 26 | March | Emanuel |
| Spain | 11 | April | Gema, Oria, Estanislao |
 Estonia | 18 | April | Valdemar, Voldemar, Valdek, Valdeko, Valdo, Valdu, Valdur, Valmar, Valmer, Volmer, Volli |
 Finland | 18 | April | Valdemar, Valto |
| Sweden | 18 | April | Valdemar, Volmar |
| USA | 26 | April | Clarence, DeMarco, Demarcus, Demario |
| Poland | 5 | May | Irena, Ita, Pius, Teodor, Waldemar, Zdzibor |
| Czechia | 27 | May | Valdemar |
| Sweden | 3 | June | Gudmar, Ingemar |
| USA | 9 | June | Cole, Coleman, Colman, Dean, Deana, Deanna, Dee, Dena, Diana, Diane, Dianna, Dianne, Dyane, Prima, Primavera |
| USA | 17 | June | Alcine, Botolf, Harvey, Hervey, Lamar, Lemar |
| USA | 10 | July | Emanuel, Emmanuel, Gage, Immanuel, Manuel, Manuela |
 Austria | 15 | July | Bonaventura, Egon, Waldemar |
| USA | 30 | August | Raisa, Rhoda, Rosa, Rosabelle, Rosalie, Rosalind, Rosalinda, Roseanne, Rose, Rosemary, Rosetta, Rosie |
| Lithuania | 4 | September | Gemante, Girstautas, Rozalija, Roze |
| Lithuania | 15 | September | Eugenija, Nikodemas, Rimgaile, Vismantas |
| Poland | 6 | December | Dionizja, Emilian, Jarema, Jarogniew, Mikołaj |
| Latvia | 11 | December | Valdemars, Valdis, Voldemars |
| Poland | 11 | December | Damazy, Daniela, Julia, Stefan, Waldemar, Wojmir |
 Norway | 22 | December | Ingar, Ingemar |