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Emeline

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Pronounced EM-uh-leen /ˈɛm.ə.liːn/High

Meaning: whole, universal, or hardworkingMedium

In 30 seconds: Emeline is a French and Germanic name meaning whole or hardworking. A soft romantic three-syllable name with Victorian elegance that has returned to fashion.
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Origin HighGermanic, French
Meaningwhole, universal, or hardworking
U.S. rank (2025)#2759 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births62 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,612

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201618802025

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

Emeline is a variant of Emmeline, from the Germanic Amalia or Emma, meaning whole or hardworking. It has been in use in England since the Norman period.

Emeline has seen a revival in the 21st century alongside Emma and Emilia, offering a more vintage, romantic alternative.

Did you know? The women's suffrage movement had many Emelines — most notably Emmeline Pankhurst (1858–1928), founder of the British suffragette movement, making this name synonymous with courage.
Overall data confidence 82%
Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names — reference for EmelineBehind the Name: Emmeline — name etymology reference

Variations

EmmelineAmelineEmilineEmma

Nicknames

EmiEmmeLine

Famous Bearers

  • ★Emmeline Pankhurst (1858–1928)
    British political activist who led the suffragette movement and founded the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), helping win the vote for women in the UK.

If you like Emeline…

Emmeline— standard double-m spelling of same name
Emilia— three-syllable name of same Germanic lineage
Adeline— three-syllable name of similar Germanic lineage
Evangeline— romantic three-syllable -ine ending name

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Frequently Asked

What does Emeline mean?

Emeline means whole, universal, or hardworking, from the Germanic Amalia or Emma.

How do you pronounce Emeline?

Emeline is pronounced EM-uh-leen (/ˈɛm.ə.liːn/), with three syllables.

Is Emeline a girl's name?

Yes, Emeline is an exclusively feminine name.

How popular is the name Emeline?

Emeline has seen a revival in the 21st century as parents seek romantic vintage alternatives to Emma.

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