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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Industrious, hard-working
- Origin
- Germanic (variant of Emmeline)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- EM-uh-leen
Emmaline is a Germanic name, a variant of Emmeline, and it means 'industrious, hard-working.' If you want a name whose meaning celebrates effort, this one says so plainly. It sits right beside Emmeline as a close spelling variant, so you can weigh the two side by side.
Meaning & Origin of Emmaline
Meaning: Industrious, hard-working.
Origin: Germanic (variant of Emmeline).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Emmaline
EM-uh-leenIPA /ˈɛməliːn/
Popularity of Emmaline
Emmaline's highest U.S. ranking between 1880 and 2024 was #455 in 1880, when 14 babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #1198 with 197 babies, so more children carry the name today even though it sits lower on the list.
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FAQ
What does the name Emmaline mean?
Industrious, hard-working. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Emmaline?
Emmaline is pronounced EM-uh-leen (IPA: /ˈɛməliːn/).
Is Emmaline a popular name right now?
Emmaline peaked at #455 in 1880 and is ranked #1198 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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