Holding steady.
Popularity of Emmilee since 1980
Babies named Emmilee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Emmilee is a modern creative spelling of the classic Emily, which has been used in the United States since 1980. The name never cracked the top 1000, maintaining low but steady usage, with a peak in 2000. The 'ee' ending aligns with the popular trend of phonetic spellings in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The decade of the 2000s saw the highest relative frequency, though it has remained rare overall. As of 2025, the trajectory is stable, with no significant increase or decrease in usage. The name is not associated with any specific state concentration, reflecting its widespread but infrequent use.
Emmilee is a modern respelling of Emily, a name derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, which likely means 'rival' or 'industrious' in Latin. The variant spelling with 'ee' became popular in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward unique phonetic spellings. The name was first recorded in the United States in 1980 and peaked in popularity around 2000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Lee, Lila
Sibling names for Emmilee
Names that share Emmilee's style, for a brother or sister.
