The nameEmel

Emel is a Turkish girl's name.

Meaning

From the Arabic amal, "hope, aspiration", through Turkish.

Origin

Turkish, of Arabic origin.

History

In France it has been given since the 1970s, most often in the 1980s.

Popularity of the name Emel

Emel in France

5790thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2004peak year (25 births)
715babies named Emel in France since 1900
01325 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Emel was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 185 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Emel. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Emel in France were born before 1995.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emel mean?

From the Arabic amal, "hope, aspiration", through Turkish.

What is the origin of the name Emel?

Turkish, of Arabic origin.

Is Emel a girl's or a boy's name?

Emel is a girl's name.