Emmalee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Emmalee is a modern English name derived from Emily, which has roots in the Latin Aemilia. The name signifies concepts such as rival and universal. It evolved through various historical forms and gained popularity in the 20th century due to the rising trend of unique name variations. The name is often viewed positively, representing creativity and individuality, and has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Emmalee is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest 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, Emmalee 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, 'Emmalee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3226th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4426th 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 6923rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1912th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 792nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1259th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Emmalee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Emmalee"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛm.ə.li/
Origin
English
Etymology
Emmalee is a modern variation of the name Emily, which is derived from the Latin name Aemilia, meaning 'rival' or 'eager'. It combines elements from the name Emma, which is of Germanic origin, meaning 'universal' or 'whole'.
Meaning
Rival, eager, universal, whole
Language Evolution
Aemilia (Latin), Emilia (Italian), Emily (English), Emmalee (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century as variations of traditional names became fashionable, particularly in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Emily, Emma, Emmy, Emmaline
Modern Popularity & Image
Emmalee is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Emmalee M. W. (Social Media Influencer), Emmalee D. (Author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Emmalee"
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 "Emmalee"
"Emmalee" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3226th of 9107 | 144 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4426th of 9204 | 74 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9591st of 12526 | 17 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6923rd of 19264 | 100 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1912th of 27321 | 1,069 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 792nd of 35406 | 5,275 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1259th of 30306 | 2,279 |
Regional Popularity of "Emmalee" 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 "Emmalee" 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) |
44.91% 1655th/3685 |
49.72% 2225th/4475 |
44.11% 2291st/5194 |
37.77% 2386th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
14.91% 683rd/4582 |
21.34% 1102nd/5164 |
10.46% 765th/7313 |
10.52% 785th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
30.70% 1223rd/3984 |
36.35% 1631st/4487 |
17.46% 1191st/6822 |
21.06% 1322nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Emmalee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Emmalee" 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.