Elm tree meadow or clearing
Derived from English place names, Emsley likely stems from the Old English 'elm' and 'leah', referring to a meadow or woodland clearing where elm trees grew. It has historically been used as a surname before transitioning into a rare given name.
About 41 girls were named Emsley in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
