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Emelin

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Pronounced EM-uh-lin /ˈɛm.ə.lɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Emmeline/Emeline — from Germanic Amalia, variously 'industrious; hard-working' and 'whole; universal'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Industrious; whole; universal: Emelin spells Emmeline. Lyrical, vintage, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA spelling of Emmeline/Emeline — from Germanic Amalia, variously 'industrious; hard-working' and 'whole; universal'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7601 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 854

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619912025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Emelin is a spelling of Emmeline/Emeline — from Germanic Amalia, variously 'industrious; hard-working' and 'whole; universal' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, vintage name (said 'EM-uh-lin'; nickname Emmie).

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, industrious-and-whole at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Emmeline comes from the Germanic Amalia, variously 'industrious; hard-working' and 'whole; universal' — Emelin is a spelling, lyrical and vintage (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EM-uh-lin').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Emmeline — routes layered

Variations

EmmelineEmelineEmmaline

Nicknames

Emmie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emelin mean?

Emelin spells Emmeline — Germanic variously 'industrious' and 'whole; universal'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Emelin?

It's said EM-uh-lin /ˈɛm.ə.lɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emelin a boy or girl name?

Emelin is a girl's name.

How popular is Emelin?

Emelin is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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