Emilee

Meaning of Emilee

Emilee is a variation of Emily, meaning "rival" or "imitator."

Emilee has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Emilee

After ranking as high as #304 in 2003, Emilee has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Emilee

• Emily Blunt
  Actress, known for roles
• Emily Watson
  British actress, film and stage
• Emily Deschanel
  Actress, "Bones" TV series
• Emily Osment
  Actress, singer, songwriter
• Emily Procter
  Actress, "CSI: Miami"

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Questions about the name Emilee

What does the name Emilee mean?

Emilee means emilee is a variation of emily, meaning "rival" or "imitator.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Emilee a boy's or a girl's name?

Emilee is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Emilee?

Emilee did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Emilee most popular?

Emilee peaked at #304 in 2003.