Holding steady.
Popularity of Emmali since 1990
Babies named Emmali per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Emmali is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, reflecting its rarity and novelty. The name reached its highest usage in the year 2000, with a trajectory that has remained stable since then, neither rising nor falling dramatically. Its limited top states data suggests it appears sporadically across the country. Likely a creative respelling or blend of the far more popular Emma and Emily, Emmali offers a distinctive alternative for parents seeking a familiar sound with uncommon spelling. Its soft, two-syllable cadence and intuitive pronunciation make it accessible while retaining an individual feel.
Emmali is a modern English name that first appeared in the 1990s. It may be a variant of Emily (from Latin Aemilia) or Emma (from Germanic meaning 'universal'), or a creative blend of both. Its usage has remained rare, with a slight peak in the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Mali
Sibling names for Emmali
Names that share Emmali's style, for a brother or sister.
