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Emalie

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Pronounced EM-uh-lee /ˈɛm.ə.li/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of Emily/Emilie, from the Roman family name Aemilius ('rival, emulating' or 'industrious'). Routes are uncertain in this spelling, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft spelling of Emily: Emalie is tied to 'rival; industrious' (said 'EM-uh-lee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningA modern spelling of Emily/Emilie, from the Roman family name Aemilius ('rival, emulating' or 'industrious'). Routes are uncertain in this spelling, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12514 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,167

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619372024

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

Emalie re-spells Emily/Emilie, from Latin Aemilius ('industrious, rival'). Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'EM-uh-lee'). Sweet and familiar.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, variant-style, and sweet.

Did you know? Emalie reads as a modern respelling of Emily/Emilie — from Roman Aemilius, 'rival' or 'industrious' — whose exact route is uncertain, which we note.
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Emalie — Spelling of Emily/Emilie; Latin Aemilius; routes uncertain

Variations

EmilyEmilieEmaly

Nicknames

EmEmmy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emalie mean?

Emalie is a spelling of Emily/Emilie, from Latin Aemilius ('rival' or 'industrious'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Emalie?

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

Is Emalie a boy or girl name?

Emalie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Emalie?

Emalie is a rare spelling for girls in the U.S.

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