Emanuele is a Italian male given name, derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel, which means "God is with us". It is composed of two elements: 'Immanu' meaning "with us", and 'El' meaning "God". This name has been used extensively in Italy since the Middle Ages, often as an alternative to Emmanuel. In Italian culture, Emanuele is considered a classic and traditional choice for boys, and it remains popular among families today. It also appears in other Romance languages such as Spanish (Emanuel) and Portuguese (Emanuel).
The name Emanuele experienced varied popularity over the past century, with peaks in the late 1960s and early 1970s when it reached a high of 12 births in 1973. However, since the mid-1980s, its usage has generally declined, with fewer than 10 births per year occurring consistently until recently. Despite this decline in popularity, Emanuele remains a name with a steady, though reduced, presence among newborns.