Work, industrious, or rival
Emelina is a lyrical elaboration of the name Emily or Amalia. It derives from the Germanic root 'amal', meaning work or industriousness, though it is also influenced by the Latin 'aemulus', meaning rival. It has historically been used in Spanish, Italian, and English-speaking cultures as a more ornate alternative to Emma.
Less common today
Emelina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,864 in 2025.
Anglo-Norman noblewoman and heiress
A character in the classic novel 'The Mysteries of Udolpho' · The Mysteries of Udolpho
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
