Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Emmalea since 1986
Babies named Emmalea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 207 |
| 2010s | 134 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Emmalea is a modern feminine name that blends the ever popular Emma with the stylish suffix -lea, creating a melodic and distinctive choice. First recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1986, Emmalea saw its peak year in 2005, when it was given to the most babies in a single year. Since then, its usage has been gradually declining, as the trajectory shows a falling trend from 2005 onward. Despite never cracking the top 1,000 national rankings, Emmalea fits comfortably alongside other modern 'Emma' variations like Emmalyn and Emmalina. Parents seeking a name that feels contemporary yet familiar, and one that offers nickname possibilities like Emma or Lea, may find Emmalea appealing for its uniqueness without straying far from tradition.
Emmalea is a modern coinage, combining the popular name Emma with the fashionable suffix -lea (variant of -lee). Emma itself originates from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal', and was brought to England by the Normans. Emmalea first appeared in U.S. records in 1986, part of the late 20th-century trend of creating feminine names with melodic endings. Its peak popularity occurred in 2005.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emma, Lee, Lea, Emmy
Sibling names for Emmalea
Names that share Emmalea's style, for a brother or sister.
