Emmalee
Emmalee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Universal, whole, or meadow (blended from Emma and Lee).
Origin and history
Emmalee is a modern American phonetic blending of the classic name Emma and the popular name suffix or name Lee. It emerged in the late 20th century as a creative spelling alternative that retains traditional phonetic elements. In the United States, it enjoys moderate, steady usage for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
9,008 babies in the United States have been named Emmalee since 1880. It ranks #1757 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1552.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.4 %)
- CA (9.3 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 7 |
| 1910-1920 | 57 |
| 1920-1930 | 87 |
| 1930-1940 | 43 |
| 1940-1950 | 35 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 83 |
| 1980-1990 | 352 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,340 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,596 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,846 |
| 2020-2029 | 551 |
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Emma, Lee
Fun facts
- Emmalee belongs to a popular 1990s and 2000s American naming style that combines two standalone names into one continuous spelling.
- It inherits meaning from Germanic 'Emma' (meaning whole or universal) and Old English 'Lee' (meaning meadow or clearing).