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Emmelie as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Emmelie

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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.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: German, Scandinavian
Pronunciation: EM-uh-lee (IPA: /ˈɛməli/)

What is the meaning of the name Emmelie ?

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.

Emmelie has the following similar or variant Names

Emmelie – Popularity by country

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:

Sweden
France
United States
Flanders, Belgium
AE

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People also ask about Emmelie

Emmelie is predominantly a girl's name.
Emmelie is a 3 syllable name, pronounced EM-uh-lee (IPA: /ˈɛməli/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Emilie, Émilie, Emelie, Emely, Emmeline and Emmalee.
Across languages, Emmelie has these equivalents: Emily (English), Émilie (French), Emilia (Italian/Spanish/Polish), Emilija (Slavic), Emília (Portuguese/Hungarian).
Yes — Emmelie ranked #187 in Sweden in 2018, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Emmelie ranks highest in Sweden (#187 in 2018).
Emmelie's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #170 in 2008 to #187 in 2018 in Sweden.