Emel
Pronunciation: [ EHM-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,428
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Emel
Emel is a boy name .
Is Emel a boy or girl name? Emel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,428 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #52,753. Emel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Emel is currently ranked #20,428 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Emel include Emerson, Emery, Emeric, Emet, Emerick . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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