UK girl's name
Emee
From French "aimée" meaning "beloved", a feminine name denoting affection.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Emee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Emee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5765, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 4 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2005 to 2017. 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.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Emee. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Emee ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 4 girls were registered as Emee.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5765
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
4 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Emee mean?
The name Emee is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, possibly derived from the Old High German word "amal," which means "vigor" or "strength." It is thought to have emerged as a diminutive form of names like Amalia or Emilia, which were popular among the Germanic tribes during the early medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emee can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the Kingdom of Saxony, dated around the 10th century. In this text, there is a reference to a woman named "Emee de Saxonia," suggesting that the name was in use among the nobility of the region at that time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Emee. One such figure was Emee de Montfort (1205-1276), a French noblewoman and the wife of Simon de Montfort, a prominent leader during the Barons' Revolt against King Henry III of England. Another notable Emee was Emee de Valois (1329-1387), a princess of the House of Valois and the daughter of King Philip VI of France.
In the realm of literature, the name Emee appears in the works of the renowned English poet Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1343-1400). In his Canterbury Tales, one of the characters, the Wife of Bath, is referred to as "Emee" in some early manuscripts.
Moving forward in time, Emee Schumann (1819-1856) was a German pianist and the wife of the celebrated composer Robert Schumann. She was a talented musician in her own right and played a significant role in promoting her husband's works.
Another noteworthy figure was Emee Barkley (1882-1970), an American actress and singer who performed on Broadway and in several silent films during the early 20th century. She was known for her vibrant stage presence and her ability to captivate audiences with her performances.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Emee throughout history, highlighting its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Emee over time
The chart below shows babies named Emee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Emee, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5537 | 13 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4798 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Emee
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Emee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Emee in the UK right now?
In 2017, Emee was ranked #5765 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Emee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 4 babies registered as Emee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Emee?
From French "aimée" meaning "beloved", a feminine name denoting affection.
How many people are called Emee in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Emee across the 5 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.