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UK girl's name

Emaleigh

A feminine name combining the names Emily and Leigh, likely of English origin.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Emaleigh is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Emaleigh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3382, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 5 births.

This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1999 to 2005. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Emaleigh is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Emaleigh. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2006 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Emaleigh ranked #3382 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2005, when 5 girls were registered as Emaleigh.
  • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emaleigh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3382

2005

Births in 2005

5

Latest year

Peak year

2005

5 births

Estimated living

8

2026

Meaning

What does Emaleigh mean?

The name Emaleigh is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the United States or other English-speaking countries in the late 20th or early 21st century. It appears to be a feminized and elaborated form of the name Emily, which itself is derived from the Latin name Aemilia. The prefix "Em-" suggests a connection to Emily, while the suffix "-leigh" is a common English name ending, especially for feminine names.

While the name Emily has a long and well-documented history, tracing its roots back to ancient Rome, the specific name Emaleigh does not seem to have any significant historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. Its relatively recent coinage means it lacks the deep historical background of many traditional names.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Emaleigh are likely from birth records and other modern documentation from the past few decades. As a newly created name, there are no famous historical figures or notable individuals from earlier eras who bore this particular spelling and form of the name.

However, in its short existence, the name Emaleigh has already been bestowed upon a few individuals who have achieved some level of recognition or prominence. One example is Emaleigh Franks, an American actress and model born in 1994, known for her roles in television shows and films such as "Everybody Hates Chris" and "Hairspray."

Another Emaleigh of note is Emaleigh Kump, an American gymnast who competed in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, representing the United States in artistic gymnastics.

Emaleigh Graver is an American singer and songwriter who gained attention for her participation in the reality television singing competition "The Voice" in 2018.

Emaleigh Herrett is a Canadian actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, such as "Supernatural" and "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2."

Emaleigh Monk is a British fashion model and social media influencer, known for her work with various brands and her presence on platforms like Instagram.

While the name Emaleigh is a relatively new creation, its increasing popularity in recent years suggests that it may continue to gain traction and potentially establish a more substantial historical record as more individuals bear this name throughout the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Emaleigh over time

The chart below shows babies named Emaleigh registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2005. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Emaleigh, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2005, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Emaleigh
01345199920022005

Decades

Emaleigh by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emaleigh was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2000s #3382 5 1
1990s #3900 3 1

Related

Names similar to Emaleigh

FAQ

Emaleigh: questions and answers

How popular is the name Emaleigh in the UK right now?

In 2005, Emaleigh was ranked #3382 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Emaleigh most popular?

The peak year on record was 2005, with 5 babies registered as Emaleigh in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Emaleigh?

A feminine name combining the names Emily and Leigh, likely of English origin.

How many people are called Emaleigh in the UK?

A total of 8 babies have been registered as Emaleigh across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.