Emma vs Emmalee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Emmalee

Girl #2,777 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal (Emma) + meadow (Lee)"

Origin: Germanic + Old English

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,777
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Emmalee Rank #2,777

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2777 for Emmalee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Emmalee ___

  • Emmalee Grace
  • Emmalee Rose
  • Emmalee Jane
  • Emmalee Ann
  • Emmalee Mae
  • Emmalee Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Emmalee

Isabelle Annalie Amelia Rosalie Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Emmalee more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Emmalee at #2777 in the United States.

What do Emma and Emmalee mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Emmalee means "whole, universal (Emma) + meadow (Lee)" (Germanic + Old English origin).

Are Emma and Emmalee boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Emmalee is primarily a girl name.

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