Declining since 2002, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Emiley since 1917
Babies named Emiley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 185 |
| 1990s | 493 |
| 2000s | 664 |
| 2010s | 302 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Emiley is a modern English respelling of the classic name Emily, offering a distinctive twist on a perennial favorite. The name first appeared in US records in 1917 but saw its highest popularity in 2005, when it ranked well within the top few thousand names. Since 2002, however, its usage has been steadily declining; by 2025 it fell to rank 14,942, with only about 1 in 321,453 newborn girls receiving the name. The Emiley variant never cracked the top 1,000 nationally, and it does not have a concentration in any particular state. Its trajectory reflects a broader shift away from creatively spelled versions of traditional names. Despite its fading use, Emiley remains a feminine, readable choice for parents seeking a name that sounds familiar yet stands apart from the more common Emily.
Emiley is a modern respelling of Emily, which derives from the Latin family name Aemilia, the feminine form of Aemilius, a Roman clan name possibly meaning 'rival' or 'industrious'. The spelling Emiley emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creative vowel substitutions in English names. Its usage in the United States is documented from 1917 onward, peaking in popularity in 2005.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Lee, Emmy-Lee
Sibling names for Emiley
Names that share Emiley's style, for a brother or sister.
