Emel

Pronunciation: [ EHM-uhl ]

Emel is a girl baby name. Ranked #52,753 in the US.

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Girl Name #52,753 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Emel is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHM-uhl.

Parents who love the name Emel often also consider Khaniyah, Shalisha, Taiah .

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Historical Record

Emel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.

Over 21 babies have been named Emel in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Emel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #52,753 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#52,753
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#52,753
Total SSA Count
5

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Emel is also used as a boy name, ranked #20428.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emel

Is Emel a boy or girl name?
Emel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #52753. As a boy name, it is ranked #20428. Emel is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Emel?
Emel is pronounced EHM-uhl.
How popular is the name Emel?
Emel is currently ranked #52753 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Emel a common or rare name?
Emel is an uncommon name, ranked #52753 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Emel?
Emel pairs well with Khaniyah, Shalisha, Taiah, Anshu in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Emel?
Related spellings include Emery, Emerson, Emersyn, Emely.

About the Name Emel

Emel is a girl name .

Is Emel a boy or girl name? Emel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #52,753 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,428. Emel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Emel is currently ranked #52,753 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Emel include Emery, Emerson, Emersyn, Emely, Emerie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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