Emilee
How to say it: EM-uh-lee · /ˈɛmɪli/
Phonetic variant of Emily, from Latin Aemilia (the Roman family name Aemilius), possibly meaning 'rival' or 'eager'.
Emilee was the 34th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 106 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 53% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #59 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #34 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 106 |
| Share of births | 1 in 524 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −53% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #59 |
| In France, 2025 | #144 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emilee peaked in the 2000s and is less common today.
What goes with it
Parents who love Emilee also love
Nicknames
- Em
- Emmy
- Milee
Honouring a Emilee in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Emilee is about 1 in 22.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #144 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Emilee
- Emilee Cherry (born 1992)Rugby player
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