Emelda

Emelda is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2016.

Emelda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Emelda

Emelda belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Emelda first appears in Social Security records in 1907. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1171 in 1909, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 1,396 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Emelda in US records

First recorded (US)
1907
Best US rank
#1171 in 1909
Peak year
1926
Total since 1880
1,396

Emelda in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2016
Best rank
#5785 in 2016
Babies named Emelda in 2016
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emelda mean?

The meaning of Emelda is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Emelda a boy or girl name?

Emelda is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2016.

What origin is the name Emelda?

Emelda comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Emelda?

Emelda first appears in US records in 1907. Its best-ever ranking was #1171 in 1909, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.