Emelda
Pronunciation: [ ehm-EHLD-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Emelda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 527 babies have been named Emelda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Emelda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,254 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,254
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Emelda
Emelda is a girl name .
Emelda is currently ranked #70,254 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Emelda include Eme, Emel, Emely, Emelie, Emy, Emie, and Emekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Emelda include Emely, Emelia, Emeline, Emelyn, Emelina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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