Emalee

Emalee is an English variant spelling of Emily, which itself derives from the Latin family name Aemilia, the feminine form of Aemilius, likely rooted in the Latin word aemulus, meaning rival or striving to equal. The name became widely popular in the English-speaking world partly through the influence of the German name Amalia, with which it merged in usage over time. Emalee represents a modern phonetic respelling intended to preserve the traditional pronunciation while offering a more distinctive written form. Related forms include Emily, Emilee, Emilie, Emma, and Amelia.