The baby name Emalee is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EM-uh-lee (/ˈɛməli/).
Emalee is English in Origin.
The baby name Emalee is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EM-uh-lee (/ˈɛməli/).
Emalee is English in Origin.
Emalee is a modern English respelling of Emily/Émilie, ultimately from the Latin Aemilia, a prominent Roman family name probably linked to aemulus, meaning 'rival' and by extension 'eager' or 'industrious'. The -lee ending reflects contemporary American tastes and occasionally hints at a double-name aesthetic with Lee, yet Emalee functions chiefly as a creative variant of Emily rather than a true compound of Emma + Lee.
In usage, Emalee surfaces in U.S. records from the late 20th century, riding the long popularity wave of Emily, which dominated Anglophone rankings in the 1990s and early 2000s. While never common, it offers a distinctive twist on a classic. Related forms include Emily, Emilie/Émilie, Emilia, Emilee, Emely, and the elaborations Emmalee and Emaleigh. The shared meaning across these variants centers on diligence and spirited rivalry, giving Emalee a modern look anchored by timeless Latin roots.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 2013 | #312 | 5 | 2,792 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #900 | 17 | 8,487 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
Emalee is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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