Girl Name · Latin Origin
Emilee
Emilee is a girl baby name of Latin origin, meaning "Rival". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Emilee often also consider Emmalee.
Emilee meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Rival
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Emilee to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Emilee as E·M·I·L·E·E, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Emilee is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Emilee variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Emileea, Emileee, Emileey, Emile.
- Nicknames: Emi and E.
- Middle names: Pair Emilee with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Emilee middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Emmalee, Emilie, Emilia, Emilio, Emily — full picks on the sibling names for Emilee guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Emilee? Browse our names like Emilee guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Emilee
What does the name Emilee mean?
Emilee means "Rival" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Emilee?
Emilee originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Emilee?
Emilee has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Emilee a boy's or girl's name?
Emilee is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Emilee in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Emilee sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Emilee?
Names that share Emilee's sound and style include Emmalee, Emilie, Emilia, Emilio, Emily.
What middle names pair well with Emilee?
Good middle-name fits for Emilee pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Emilee is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Emilee is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Emilee?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Emilee share its rhythm without rhyming — Emmalee, Emilie, Emilia all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.