Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Emmelina since 2010
Babies named Emmelina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2010, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Emmelina's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Emmelina is a rare and modern name, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 2010. It reached its peak popularity in 2023, though it remains uncommon, ranking #11,932 in 2025. The name's 1-in-229,610 incidence reflects its niche appeal, likely driven by parents seeking a delicate, romantic sound similar to Emmeline but with a more elaborate -ina ending. While not tied to any specific state in its early years, Emmelina fits a broader trend of vintage-sounding names like Adeline and Juliette. Its trajectory indicates steady, if minimal, use among families who value both tradition and individuality.
Emmelina is likely a modern elaboration or variant of Emmeline, itself a diminutive of Old German names beginning with *amal* 'work, labor'. The name entered English use via the Normans and saw some revival in the 19th century. Emmelina appears to be a recent coinage, first recorded in U.S. data in 2010, following the trend of feminine names ending in -ina.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emmy, Emmie, Lina
Sibling names for Emmelina
Names that share Emmelina's style, for a brother or sister.
