Emmalei: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ehmm-ahl-eh-ee
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Jul 08, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Universal, pure, thunder

Emmalei (pronounced EM-uh-lay or EM-uh-lee) is a creative and modern variation of names like Emily or Emma-Leigh. The name offers a soft, melodic flow, suggesting a gentle and artistic soul. With roots in names meaning “rival” and “meadow,” Emmalei can be seen as a name of quiet resilience—ideal for a child who is kind, curious, and deeply intuitive.

Emmalei Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Emmalei is currently #34883 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Emmalei is currently #19855 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Emmalei is currently #17292 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Emmalei is currently #9940 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Emmalei is currently #14395 on Kiindred Australian Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

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