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Emmalee

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Pronounced EM-ə-lee /ˈɛm.ə.li/High

Meaning: RivalMedium

In 30 seconds: Emmalee is an English name carrying the meaning 'rival', a lyrical respelling within the wide Emily family.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningRival
U.S. rank (2025)#3304 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births47 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,005

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519092025

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

Emmalee belongs to the English branch of names meaning 'rival', the same root that gives us Emily. It reads as a softened, two-part respelling, pairing the Emma sound with a flowing -lee ending. Historical bearers of the parent form Emily include Emily Greene Balch, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1946.

The variations show how flexible the ending is, from Emmaleigh and Emileigh to the plainer Emily and Emelie. Emmalee chooses the simplest phonetic close, ending on a clear, light note.

Did you know? Emmalee is a spelling variant of Emily, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'rival' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Emmalee — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

EmalieEmmaleighEmilyEmelieEmileigh

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Emily Donelson (1807–1836)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Emily Greene Balch (1867–1961)
    Recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1946.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emmalee mean?

Emmalee is usually explained as meaning 'rival' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Emmalee?

It's commonly said EM-ə-lee /ˈɛm.ə.li/.

Is Emmalee a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Emmalee is used as a girl name.

How popular is Emmalee?

In 2024, Emmalee ranked #2773 in the U.S. for girls, with 61 births recorded.

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