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Emerlee

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Pronounced EM-er-lee /ˈɛm.ər.li/High

Meaning: A modern name, joining Emery ('brave; powerful', Germanic) or Emer with the fashionable -lee ending; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Emery plus -lee: Emerlee. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowAmerican, English

MeaningA modern name, joining Emery ('brave; powerful', Germanic) or Emer with the fashionable -lee ending; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7679 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 141

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

Emerlee is a modern name, joining Emery ('brave; powerful', Germanic) or Emer with the fashionable -lee ending (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'EM-er-lee'; nickname Emmy).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern blend. Rare, brave-and-powerful at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Emery means 'brave; powerful' (Germanic) — Emerlee joins it with the fashionable -lee ending, a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EM-er-lee').

Overall data confidence 34%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes layered

Variations

EmberleeEmerleighEmerly

Nicknames

Emmy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emerlee mean?

Emerlee joins Emery ('brave; powerful') with the -lee ending; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Emerlee?

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

Is Emerlee a boy or girl name?

Emerlee is a girl's name.

How popular is Emerlee?

Emerlee is a rare name in the U.S.