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Emelina Pronunciation

Emelina is pronounced eh-meh-LEE-nah /ˌɛ.məˈli.nɑ/High

Meaning: Diminutive of Emelia/Amelia — Germanic amal, 'work, industrious' — with the -ina ending; a medieval and modern nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Amelia made even more melodic: Emelina is the -ina diminutive of the 'industrious' name, a medieval favorite freshly revived. Four flowing syllables with a hardworking heart.

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Origin MediumGermanic, Latin

MeaningDiminutive of Emelia/Amelia — Germanic amal, 'work, industrious' — with the -ina ending; a medieval and modern name

U.S. rank (2024)#3704 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births41 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 745

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Emelina is a diminutive of Emelia/Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industrious' — with the affectionate -ina ending. A real medieval name across England and the Continent, it returns now amid the love of long, lyrical girls' names.

In the U.S. it appears across Latino and vintage-loving families. Rare, industrious at the root, and warmly melodic.

Did you know? Emelina was a genuine medieval given name across Europe — a tender diminutive of Emelia — long before the current wave of -ina names brought it back into the light.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Emmeline — root etymology

Variations

EmelineEmelynAmelina

Nicknames

EmmyLina

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If you like Emelina…

Emeline— the -line sister form

Amelia— the source name behind it

Evangelina— a fellow flowing -ina name

Carolina— the companion lyrical -ina classic

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Emelina?

Emelina is pronounced eh-meh-LEE-nah (/ˌɛ.məˈli.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Emelina said aloud.

How do you say Emelina?

Emelina is said eh-meh-LEE-nah (/ˌɛ.məˈli.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Emelina said aloud.

What does the name Emelina mean?

Emelina is a diminutive of Emelia/Amelia, from Germanic for 'work, industrious'.

Is Emelina a boy or girl name?

Emelina is a girl's name.

How popular is Emelina?

Emelina is a rare name in the U.S.