The nameEmie
Emie, or Émie, is a short modern French girl's name, liked in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Recent French creation
Meaning
Emie has no etymology of its own: it is linked to Émilie, from the Latin aemulus, "rival", or to Aimée, "beloved".
Origin
Recent French creation, formed like a pet form of Émilie or Emma. It is also spelled Émie or Émy.
History
Emie appeared in the 1980s and grew until the early 2020s. It is a little more common in western France, in Pays de la Loire and Brittany.
Popularity of the name Emie
Emie in France
Emie was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,910 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Emie. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Emie in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 211 births a year on average, against 165 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Emie in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emie mean?
Emie has no etymology of its own: it is linked to Émilie, from the Latin aemulus, "rival", or to Aimée, "beloved".
What is the origin of the name Emie?
Recent French creation, formed like a pet form of Émilie or Emma. It is also spelled Émie or Émy.
Is Emie a girl's or a boy's name?
Emie is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Emie?
Variants and related names of Emie include Emilie.