Emaleigh
Every Emaleigh since 1993 — 1,121 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emaleigh
Emaleigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,591 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 1,121 American babies have been named Emaleigh. Its peak came in 2006, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Emaleigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emaleigh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,591 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,989 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,557 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,750 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,371 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,715 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,808 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,505 |
| 2017 | 34 | #4,243 |
| 2016 | 48 | #3,343 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,430 |
| 2014 | 52 | #3,151 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2,945 |
| 2012 | 56 | #3,018 |
| 2011 | 56 | #3,023 |
| 2010 | 53 | #3,136 |
| 2009 | 53 | #3,170 |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,173 |
| 2007 | 45 | #3,617 |
| 2006 | 72 | #2,541 |
| 2005 | 49 | #3,180 |
| 2004 | 43 | #3,456 |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,926 |
| 2002 | 41 | #3,352 |
| 2001 | 31 | #4,049 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,824 |
| 1995 | 20 | #4,896 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emaleigh in 2025?
Emaleigh ranked #15,591 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emaleigh?
1,121 babies have been named Emaleigh in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emaleigh most popular?
Emaleigh peaked in 2006, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Emaleigh a boy or girl name?
Emaleigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emaleigh rising or falling?
Emaleigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.