Emalee

Emalee is an English variant spelling of Emily, ultimately derived from the Latin family name Aemilius, which is believed to stem from the Latin root aemulus, meaning rival or striving to equal. The Aemilii were a prominent Roman patrician clan, and the name passed into widespread use across medieval and modern Europe through various forms. Common related forms include Emily, Emilie, Emilia, and Amelia.