Girl · #15,899 in 2026

Emmalei

Name: Popularity of the name Emmalei in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Emmalei, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,899

Peak Rank

#10,920 (2005)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2017

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#10920

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Emmalei

Emmalei first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2004, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 9 Emmaleis were born — ranking #10,920 that year. As of 2026, Emmalei ranks #15,899 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 52 Emmaleis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Emmalei

Phonetically similar names — useful when Emmalei is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Emilie
Emelie
Emily
Emely
Emel
Emal
Emmel
Emall
Emol
Amalie
Amilly
Emil

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Emmalei

What does the name Emmalei mean?

Emmalei is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Emmalei in 2026?

In 2026, Emmalei ranks #15,899 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Emmalei most popular?

Emmalei reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #10,920 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Emmalei a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Emmalei is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Emmalei?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Emmalei include Madalaine, Carle, Lalitha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Emmalei

Emmalei is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 52 births in the dataset. Emmalei's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #10,920. Use the chart and map above to compare Emmalei's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.