Emalee
Emalee is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Rival, industrious, or striving.
Origin and history
Emalee is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the classic name Emily, which derives from the Latin family name Aemilius, meaning industrious or striving. It offers a contemporary, softer visual twist on a timeless standard. In the United States, it enjoyed modest popularity as a creative naming alternative in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
3,814 babies in the United States have been named Emalee since 1880. It ranks #2860 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1963.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.7 %)
- CA (14.7 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- PA (6.4 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 19 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 21 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 23 |
| 1980-1990 | 189 |
| 1990-2000 | 756 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,702 |
| 2010-2019 | 944 |
| 2020-2029 | 138 |
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Emi
Fun facts
- Emalee emerged alongside late-20th-century American naming trends favoring the '-lee' suffix.
- Despite its modern spelling, the name ultimately traces back to the ancient Roman gens Aemilia.