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Emeri
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Germanic· “variant of Emery; work and power”
- Meaning
- variant of Emery; work and power
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Germanic
- Pronunciation
- EH-mur-ee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,461
- US babies 2025
- 147
- Best rank
- #1,271 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Emeri
Emeri is an American (modern coinage) and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “variant of Emery; work and power”.
With its soft -i ending, Emeri updates Emery, a name that goes back to the Germanic Amalric, combining amal, work or vigor, with ric, power or rule. It reached England through the Normans and later became a surname before returning as a given name. The -i ending gives it a softer, more feminine look that fits with names like Avery and Harper. It feels fresh and contemporary while drawing on medieval roots. Em and Emme make natural nicknames, and it works well with longer, classic middle names for balance.
Popularity over time
Emeri first appears in US Social Security records in 1991. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,271 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 181 babies. In 2025, 147 babies were named Emeri, and it ranked #1,461 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #8,192 in 2000, #2,224 in 2010, and #1,461 in 2025. Of the 2,526 US girls named Emeri since records began, 48% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 966 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Sana, Arwen, Maeva, Ameera, and Zinnia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Emeri ranked highest in Louisiana, Alabama, and Tennessee.
Gender, sound and spelling
About 94% of US babies named Emeri over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Emeri is usually pronounced EH-mur-ee, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with E and ends in “-ri”.
Middle names for Emeri
A few middle names that flow with Emeri: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Emeri
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emeri mean?
Emeri is an American (modern coinage) and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “variant of Emery; work and power”.
What is the origin of the name Emeri?
Emeri has modern American and Germanic roots. With its soft -i ending, Emeri updates Emery, a name that goes back to the Germanic Amalric, combining amal, work or vigor, with ric, power or rule.
Is Emeri a popular name?
Not especially. Emeri ranked #1,461 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Emeri a boy or girl name?
Emeri is mainly a girl's name. About 94% of US babies named Emeri over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Emeri?
Emeri is usually pronounced EH-mur-ee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings