UK girl's name
Emmalee
A feminine name combining "Emma," a German variation of the old French name Emmeline, meaning "universal," with the English "Lee," meaning "meadow.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Emmalee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Emmalee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3998, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1998 to 2001. 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 7 living people in the UK are called Emmalee. 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 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Emmalee ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales in 2001, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 4 girls were registered as Emmalee.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emmalee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3998
2001
Births in 2001
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Emmalee mean?
The name Emmalee is a combination of two distinct names, Emma and Lee. Emma is an ancient Germanic name derived from the word "ermen," which means "whole" or "universal." It was first recorded in the 9th century and gained popularity during the Middle Ages as a result of its association with several noble and influential figures.
The name Lee, on the other hand, has its roots in Old English and is derived from the word "leah," which means "meadow" or "clearing." It was often used as a surname and later became a common given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
While the combination of Emma and Lee as Emmalee is a relatively modern invention, both names have a rich history and have been borne by notable individuals throughout the ages. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emma was in the 11th century, when Emma of Normandy, the queen consort of England, Denmark, and Norway, lived from around 985 to 1052.
Another famous bearer of the name Emma was Emma Lazarus, an American poet and activist who was born in 1849 and is best known for her sonnet "The New Colossus," which is inscribed on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. Emma Goldman, a Russian-born political activist and writer, was also a prominent figure, living from 1869 to 1940.
As for the name Lee, it has been used by several influential figures, such as Robert E. Lee, the famous Confederate general during the American Civil War (1807-1870), and Bruce Lee, the legendary Hong Kong-American martial artist and actor (1940-1973).
Other notable individuals with the name Emmalee include Emmalee Robinson, an American singer-songwriter born in 1985, and Emmalee Wilcox, a Canadian actress and model.
While the combination of Emma and Lee as Emmalee is a relatively modern invention, both names have a rich and diverse history, spanning various cultures and time periods. The name Emmalee carries the essence of wholeness and universality from its Emma component, combined with the natural and pastoral connotations of Lee, creating a unique and harmonious blend of meanings.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Emmalee over time
The chart below shows babies named Emmalee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2001. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Emmalee, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2001, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emmalee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emmalee 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 | #3998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3142 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Emmalee
- 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
Emmalee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Emmalee in the UK right now?
In 2001, Emmalee was ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Emmalee most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 4 babies registered as Emmalee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Emmalee?
A feminine name combining "Emma," a German variation of the old French name Emmeline, meaning "universal," with the English "Lee," meaning "meadow.".
How many people are called Emmalee in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Emmalee 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.