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UK girl's name

Emmalise

A feminine combination name of Hebrew and Germanic origins meaning "whole" and "vowed to God".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Emmalise is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Emmalise popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4598, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2004 to 2004. 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.

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

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Emmalise. 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 2005 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Emmalise ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 girls were registered as Emmalise.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emmalise as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4598

2004

Births in 2004

3

Latest year

Peak year

2004

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Emmalise mean?

The name Emmalise is a relatively modern compound name formed by combining the names Emma and Lise. The name Emma has its roots in the Germanic language, derived from the word "ermen" meaning whole or universal. It was initially brought to England by Emma of Normandy, who married King Ethelred the Unready in 1002 AD.

The name Lise is a French diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, which itself has its origins in the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath." The combination of Emma and Lise creates a name with a unique blend of Germanic and French influences.

While there are no direct historical references to the name Emmalise itself, the individual names Emma and Lise have been recorded throughout history. One of the earliest notable bearers of the name Emma was Emma of Normandy, who lived from around 985 to 1052 AD and was Queen Consort of England.

Another well-known Emma was Emma Hartog Kunath, a Dutch-German painter who lived from 1838 to 1919. Lise Meitner, an Austrian-Swedish physicist who made significant contributions to the discovery of nuclear fission, lived from 1878 to 1968.

Emmalise Olson was a Norwegian-American writer and educator who lived from 1912 to 1997. She wrote several books on Norwegian culture and history, preserving the heritage of her ancestors.

In the literary world, Emmalise Caro was a French novelist and playwright who lived from 1925 to 2018. She wrote numerous works exploring themes of love, identity, and the human condition.

Emmalise Granger was a British artist and sculptor active in the early 20th century, known for her avant-garde sculptures and installations. She lived from 1893 to 1967 and her works are held in various museums and galleries around the world.

While the name Emmalise is not as common as its individual components, it carries a rich history and cultural significance from its Germanic and French roots, as well as the notable individuals who have borne this unique name throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Emmalise by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emmalise 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 #4598 3 1

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FAQ

Emmalise: questions and answers

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

In 2004, Emmalise was ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Emmalise most popular?

The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Emmalise in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Emmalise?

A feminine combination name of Hebrew and Germanic origins meaning "whole" and "vowed to God".

How many people are called Emmalise in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Emmalise across the 1 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.