Emileigh
Every Emileigh since 1981 — 1,383 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emileigh
Emileigh is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,601 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 1,383 American babies have been named Emileigh. Its peak came in 2005, when 61 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 Emileigh stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emileigh 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 | #15,601 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,103 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,367 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,292 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,278 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,928 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,485 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,330 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,089 |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,604 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,791 |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,797 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2,816 |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,388 |
| 2011 | 49 | #3,320 |
| 2010 | 51 | #3,220 |
| 2009 | 49 | #3,378 |
| 2008 | 47 | #3,493 |
| 2007 | 60 | #2,970 |
| 2006 | 47 | #3,427 |
| 2005 | 61 | #2,737 |
| 2004 | 50 | #3,088 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,778 |
| 2002 | 56 | #2,720 |
| 2001 | 46 | #3,061 |
| 2000 | 42 | #3,229 |
| 1995 | 32 | #3,442 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,585 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,665 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emileigh in 2025?
Emileigh ranked #15,601 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 Emileigh?
1,383 babies have been named Emileigh in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emileigh most popular?
Emileigh peaked in 2005, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Emileigh a boy or girl name?
Emileigh is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emileigh rising or falling?
Emileigh is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.