Emmaleigh
Every Emmaleigh since 1986 — 2,546 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emmaleigh
Emmaleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,455 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 2,546 American babies have been named Emmaleigh. Its peak came in 2010, when 143 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Emmaleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emmaleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,455 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,697 |
| 2023 | 36 | #4,071 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,943 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,899 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2,694 |
| 2019 | 64 | #2,690 |
| 2018 | 99 | #1,984 |
| 2017 | 124 | #1,717 |
| 2016 | 90 | #2,155 |
| 2015 | 96 | #2,043 |
| 2014 | 104 | #1,929 |
| 2013 | 112 | #1,817 |
| 2012 | 115 | #1,784 |
| 2011 | 134 | #1,614 |
| 2010 | 143 | #1,556 |
| 2009 | 117 | #1,833 |
| 2008 | 122 | #1,792 |
| 2007 | 124 | #1,747 |
| 2006 | 106 | #1,910 |
| 2005 | 118 | #1,682 |
| 2004 | 111 | #1,739 |
| 2003 | 98 | #1,877 |
| 2002 | 67 | #2,391 |
| 2001 | 62 | #2,491 |
| 2000 | 57 | #2,603 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,253 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,835 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emmaleigh in 2025?
Emmaleigh ranked #5,455 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emmaleigh?
2,546 babies have been named Emmaleigh in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emmaleigh most popular?
Emmaleigh peaked in 2010, when 143 newborns received the name.
Is Emmaleigh a boy or girl name?
Emmaleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emmaleigh rising or falling?
Emmaleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.