Declining since 2011, #5,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Emmaleigh since 1986
Babies named Emmaleigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 248 |
| 2000s | 982 |
| 2010s | 1,081 |
| 2020s | 215 |
Meaning & origin
Emmaleigh first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1986, part of the larger trend of respelling classic names with the -leigh suffix. It saw its peak in 2010, and since 2011 its usage has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 5,410th nationally, with roughly 1 in 69,881 newborn girls bearing the name. Its strongest state is Alabama, where the style has particular appeal. As a modern invention, Emmaleigh has no deep historical roots, but it benefits from the enduring popularity of the source name Emily.
Emmaleigh is a modern respelling of Emily, which itself comes from the Latin Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius. The name Emily gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 18th century and has remained common ever since. The -leigh suffix, fashionable in the late 20th century, gives the name a distinctive visual twist while retaining the familiar pronunciation.
Where Emmaleigh is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emma, Em, Emmy, Leigh
Sibling names for Emmaleigh
Names that share Emmaleigh's style, for a brother or sister.
