The baby name Emmelie is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EM-uh-lee (IPA: /ˈɛməli/).
Emmelie is German, Scandinavian in Origin.
The baby name Emmelie is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EM-uh-lee (IPA: /ˈɛməli/).
Emmelie is German, Scandinavian in Origin.
Emmelie is a Scandinavian and Danish spelling variant of Emilie/Emelie, ultimately rooted in the Latin nomen Aemilia, the feminine form of Aemilius. The core meaning is usually given as “rival” or “emulating,” sometimes broadened to “eager, striving.” Through French Émilie and German/Scandinavian Emilie, the name spread across Europe and reemerged in northern naming fashions late in the 20th century. Though often associated with Amelia by sound, Emmelie belongs etymologically to the Emily/Émilie family.
Variants and cognates include Emily, Émilie, Emilie, Emelie, Emmely, Emilia, and the modern English blend Emmalee; short forms are Em, Emmy/Emmie, Emme, and sometimes Millie. Usage clusters in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway (notably borne by Danish singer Emmelie de Forest), while remaining recognizable internationally thanks to the popularity of Emily. Emmelie offers a familiar classic with a distinctively Nordic twist and the softer -ie ending.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2018 | #187 | 2 | 1,665 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #297 | 20 | 7,429 |
| France | Girls | 1992 | #370 | 4 | 2,080 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #714 | 25 | 3,895 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #828 | 11 | 4,949 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #878 | 78 | 5,933 |
| United States | Girls | 2008 | #954 | 7 | 10,120 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Emmelie is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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