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Emeline

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How to Pronounce Emeline

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)≈ 3,550

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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.

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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.