Emalee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Emalee is a modern English name derived from the Latin Aemilia, meaning 'rival' or 'emulating'. It evolved from historical forms like Emilia and Emily, reflecting a path of linguistic adaptation. The name is often associated with traits of creativity and uniqueness, and it does not have biblical relevance.
The name Emalee is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Emalee has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Emalee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5980th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7328th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9591st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11493rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2798th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1426th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2857th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Emalee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Emalee"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛməli/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Emalee is a modern variant of the name Emily, which is derived from the Latin name Aemilia, meaning 'rival' or 'emulating'.
Meaning
rival, emulating
Language Evolution
Aemilia (Latin), Emilia (Italian), Emily (English), Emalee (Modern variant)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, and has seen a resurgence in recent years as a modern variant.
Variants & Derivatives
Emily, Emilie, Emma, Emilia
Modern Popularity & Image
Emalee is perceived as a unique and contemporary name that conveys creativity and individuality.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Emalee"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Emalee"
"Emalee" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5980th of 9107 | 30 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7328th of 9204 | 15 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9591st of 12526 | 17 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11493rd of 19264 | 32 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2798th of 27321 | 628 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1426th of 35406 | 2,363 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2857th of 30306 | 715 |
Regional Popularity of "Emalee" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Emalee" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.78% 2387th/3685 |
63.78% 2854th/4475 |
73.12% 3798th/5194 |
57.23% 3615th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
28.42% 1302nd/4582 |
39.85% 2058th/5164 |
18.75% 1371st/7313 |
23.64% 1764th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
69.18% 2756th/3984 |
72.81% 3267th/4487 |
36.91% 2518th/6822 |
57.74% 3624th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Emalee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Emalee" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.