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Emalee

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Pronounced EM-uh-lee /ˈɛm.ə.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Emily — from the Roman Aemilia, variously 'rival; eager; industrious; striving'Low

In 30 seconds: Rival; industrious: Emalee spells Emily — 'industrious'. Sweet, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA spelling of Emily — from the Roman Aemilia, variously 'rival; eager; industrious; striving'

U.S. rank (2024)#6696 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,800

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Emalee is a spelling of Emily — from the Roman family name Aemilia, variously 'rival; eager; industrious; striving'. The -lee styling personalizes a classic. A sweet, modern name (said 'EM-uh-lee'; nicknames Em, Emmie).

It registers thinly beside Emily. Rare in this spelling, rival-and-industrious at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Emily comes from the Roman Aemilia, variously 'rival; eager; industrious; striving' — Emalee is a -lee spelling, sweet and modern (said 'EM-uh-lee').

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name — Emily — root etymology

Variations

EmilyEmileeEmaleigh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emalee mean?

Emalee spells Emily — Latin 'rival; eager; industrious'.

How do you pronounce Emalee?

It's said EM-uh-lee /ˈɛm.ə.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emalee a boy or girl name?

Emalee is a girl's name.

How popular is Emalee?

Emalee is a rare spelling in the U.S.