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Emelie

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Pronounced EM-ə-lee /ˈɛm.ə.li/High

Meaning: Scandinavian form of Emily — from Latin Aemilia, 'rival, eager' (or Germanic 'industrious')Medium

In 30 seconds: Emily, Scandinavian-style: Emelie is the Nordic form — 'rival, eager'. Soft, classic, and bright.

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Origin HighLatin, Scandinavian

MeaningScandinavian form of Emily — from Latin Aemilia, 'rival, eager' (or Germanic 'industrious')

U.S. rank (2025)#5134 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,612

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

Emelie is a Scandinavian (and French) form of Emily — from Latin Aemilia, 'rival, eager', or Germanic amal, 'industrious'. A soft, classic name across Scandinavia.

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, rival-or-industrious at the root, and soft.

Did you know? Emily comes from Latin Aemilia, 'rival, eager' — Emelie is its graceful Scandinavian and French form, soft and melodic.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Emilie — root etymology

Variations

EmilyEmilieEmilia

Nicknames

EmEmmy

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Emilie— the French form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emelie mean?

Emelie is a Scandinavian Emily — Latin 'rival, eager'.

How do you pronounce Emelie?

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

Is Emelie a boy or girl name?

Emelie is a girl's name.

How popular is Emelie?

Emelie is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Emily is more common.