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Emmalie

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Pronounced EM-uh-lee /ˈɛm.ə.li/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Emily/Emmalee, from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious.' The -alie ending softens it into a sweet, modern form.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet spelling of Emily: Emmalie means 'industrious; rival' (said 'EM-uh-lee'). Soft and modern.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA variant spelling of Emily/Emmalee, from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious.' The -alie ending softens it into a sweet, modern form.
U.S. rank (2024)#11365 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 776

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319862024

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

Emmalie is a variant spelling of Emily/Emmalee, from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious.' It reads as a sweet modern form, rare in the U.S. against the more common spellings (said 'EM-uh-lee').

In the U.S. this spelling appears only rarely. Rare, sweet, and modern.

Did you know? Emmalie is a soft respelling of Emily and Emmalee — from the Latin Aemilia, 'industrious' — its -alie ending giving a gentle, contemporary lilt (said 'EM-uh-lee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Emmalie — Spelling of Emily/Emmalee, Latin 'industrious'

Variations

EmmaleeEmilyEmalie

Nicknames

EmmyLee

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If you like Emmalie…

Emmalee— a spelling cousin of the same name
Emily— the classic base name
Emmeline— a like fuller Emily relative
Annalie— a like soft -alie pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emmalie mean?

Emmalie is a spelling of Emily/Emmalee, from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious.'

How do you pronounce Emmalie?

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

Is Emmalie a boy or girl name?

Emmalie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Emmalie?

This spelling is rare in the U.S.; Emily is very common.

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