What is the origin of the name Emelyn?

Emelyn is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Emelyn?

Emelyn is currently ranked #2530 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Emelyn?

Emelyn is pronounced EM-uh-lin.

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Emelyn

EM-uh-lin

Popularity

#2530

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

2,704

Peak Year

#129 in 2013

First Recorded

1913

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Emily, ultimately from the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning 'rival' or 'industrious'.

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Em Emma Lynn

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Numerology

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

Em Emma Lynn

Spelling Variations

Emmeline Emilyn Emelen

Similar Names

Emily Evelyn Adeline Caroline Madelyn

Personality Traits

kinddeterminedartisticintelligent

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