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Emslee

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Pronounced EMZ-lee /ΛˆΙ›mz.li/High

Meaning: A modern name, joining an Em- element with a -slee ending (echoing Emsley/Ainsley, 'one's own meadow', English); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an Em + Emsley echo: Emslee. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'EMZ-lee').
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Origin LowAmerican, English
MeaningA modern name, joining an Em- element with a -slee ending (echoing Emsley/Ainsley, 'one's own meadow', English); no single fixed root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#9737 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 93

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201820102024

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

Emslee is a modern name, with no single fixed root β€” joining an Em- element with a -slee ending (echoing Emsley/Ainsley, 'one's own meadow', English; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'EMZ-lee').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Emslee is a modern name, joining an Em- element with a -slee ending (echoing Emsley/Ainsley, 'one's own meadow') β€” a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'EMZ-lee').
Overall data confidence 20%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β€” routes uncertain

Variations

EmsleyEmsleighEmslie

Nicknames

Em

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Emsleyβ€” a name it echoes
Ainsleyβ€” a name it echoes
Paisleyβ€” a sound-neighbor -sley girls' name
Emeryβ€” a fellow Em- girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emslee mean?

Emslee joins an Em- element with a -slee ending (echoing Emsley/Ainsley, 'one's own meadow'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Emslee?

It's said EMZ-lee /ΛˆΙ›mz.li/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emslee a boy or girl name?

Emslee is a girl's name.

How popular is Emslee?

Emslee is a very rare name in the U.S.

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