Emileigh is of American origin, derived from Emily, which itself stems from the Latin Aemilia, meaning "rival" or "to strive, excel." This name gained prominence in English-speaking countries during the 20th century and has since become quite popular. Emileigh typically consists of three syllables: Em-i-leigh. It is often misspelled as Emily or Emilie but maintains its unique charm nonetheless.
"The name Emileigh experienced a significant rise in popularity from the mid-80s to the late 90s, with a peak of 61 births recorded in both 2002 and 2003. However, its prevalence has since declined, dropping to just 15 births in 2023."