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Emmaline

Quick answerThe name Emmaline means "work" or "universal," derived from the Germanic root *ermenaz* (meaning "whole" or "universal") combined with the suffix -line, ultimately tracing to the Old French name Emeline.

English · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,236
TrendStable
Peak year2014
Syllables3
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
Letters8
Numerology9 Chaldean 1
Global rank#535

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Emmaline

The name Emmaline means "work" or "universal," derived from the Germanic root *ermenaz* (meaning "whole" or "universal") combined with the suffix -line, ultimately tracing to the Old French name Emeline.

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Etymology

The name Emmaline means "work" or "universal," derived from the Germanic root *ermenaz* (meaning "whole" or "universal") combined with the suffix -line, ultimately tracing to the Old French name Emeline. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Christian contexts, with notable historical use in medieval Europe and a resurgence in the 19th century, though it lacks a specific religious origin.

Emmaline currently ranks #1,236 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.

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