Emmaleah
Combination of names Emma and Leah, meaning "whole" and "weary".
Name Census estimates that about 156 living Americans carry the first name Emmaleah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emmaleah today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emmaleah births was 2013 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emmaleah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
156
~ 1 in 2,197,143 Americans
Peak year
2013
15 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2022 SSA rank
#16,021
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Emmaleah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emmaleah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 91 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emmaleah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Emmaleah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emmaleah
The name Emmaleah is a relatively modern combination of the names Emma and Leah, both of which have rich historical roots. Emma is a Germanic name derived from the Old German word "ermen", meaning whole or universal. It gained popularity in the Middle Ages and was borne by several European royals, including Emma of Normandy, who was Queen of England in the 11th century.
Leah, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name with biblical origins. In the Old Testament, Leah was the first wife of Jacob and the mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name is derived from the Hebrew word "leah", meaning weary or tired, possibly referring to Leah's description in the Bible as having "tender eyes".
While the combined name Emmaleah is relatively modern, its components have been used separately for centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emma dates back to the 9th century, when it was borne by Emma of Bavaria, a Queen of East Francia. In the 12th century, Emma of Normandy, Queen of England, played a significant role in the tumultuous times following the Norman Conquest.
The name Leah has been used since ancient times, with its biblical origins ensuring its enduring popularity among Jewish and Christian communities. One notable bearer of the name was Leah Mendoza, a 15th-century Jewish woman who played a crucial role in the Spanish Inquisition.
Throughout history, both names have been borne by various notable figures. Emma Lazarus, an American poet born in 1849, is best known for her sonnet "The New Colossus", which adorns the Statue of Liberty. Emma Goldman, born in 1869, was a prominent anarchist and feminist activist who advocated for workers' rights and social reform.
Leah Ainslie, born in 1933, was a British actress and writer known for her roles in television and film. Leah Remini, born in 1970, is an American actress and author who gained fame for her role in the sitcom "The King of Queens" and her subsequent public departure from the Church of Scientology.
While the name Emmaleah itself is relatively new, its components have a rich history spanning cultures, religions, and centuries. Its combination of Germanic and Hebrew roots makes it a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with historical significance.
People
Emmaleah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emmaleah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Emmaleah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emmaleah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 156 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emmaleah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,197,143 US residents.
Is Emmaleah a common name?
We classify Emmaleah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 157 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emmaleah most popular?
The single biggest year for Emmaleah was 2013, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emmaleah is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Emmaleah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emmaleah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emmaleah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Emmaleah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emmaleah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Emmaleah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Emmaleah?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.