Emelie
Girl name · 29 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Emelie: 29 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 2019.
Emelie is a charming variant of Emily, ultimately from the Latin *Aemilia*, the feminine form of the Roman family name *Aemilius*, thought to mean “rival” or “eager.” This spelling is especially popular in Scandinavia, particularly Sweden and Norway, where it has been a common choice for girls for decades. Notable bearers include Swedish trail runner Emelie Forsberg, a world champion in skyrunning, and Norwegian singer-songwriter Emelie Hollow. While no major places share the name directly, the root *Aemilius* appears in ancient Roman place names. As an elegant alternative to the more widespread Emily, Emelie offers a distinctively Nordic twist on a timeless classic, often pronounced with a longer second syllable.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20199 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #3769 babies
- Total births
- 29since 2013
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y