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Emery
GirlEnglish, Germanic· “industrious ruler”
- Meaning
- industrious ruler
- Origin
- English, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- EH-mur-ee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #74
- US babies 2025
- 3,208
- Best rank
- #70 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Emery
Emery is an English and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “industrious ruler”.
Emery comes from a medieval name brought to England by the Normans as Aimeri, from the Germanic Amalric, usually explained as "work" or "industrious" combined with "ruler." It survived mostly as an English surname before returning as a given name. The Italian form Amerigo, borne by the explorer Amerigo Vespucci, is the source of the name America. In the past Emery was mainly a boy's name, but in the United States it is now used mostly for girls, sounding like a blend of Emily and Avery. It is gentle and modern, and Em or Emmy make easy nicknames. The spelling Emory is also common.
Other spellings with the same sound: Emory, Emmery.
Popularity over time
Emery first appears in US Social Security records in 1906. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 21 different years, starting in 2005. Its best national rank was #70 in 2023, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 3,208 were named Emery. In 2025, 3,208 babies were named Emery, and it ranked #74 nationally. That is 32% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #5,210 in 1920, #7,612 in 1980, #1,710 in 2000, #313 in 2010, and #74 in 2025. Of the 43,837 US girls named Emery since records began, 48% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 18,408 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Daisy, Ayla, Maeve, Liliana, and Melody.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Emery ranked highest in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Idaho.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | #19 | 25 |
| Wyoming | #25 | 9 |
| Idaho | #30 | 39 |
| North Dakota | #30 | 19 |
| Montana | #30 | 18 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 87% of US babies named Emery over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Emery is usually pronounced EH-mur-ee, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with E and ends in “-ry”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Emory and Emmery.
Middle names for Emery
A few middle names that flow with Emery: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Emery
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emery mean?
Emery is an English and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “industrious ruler”.
What is the origin of the name Emery?
Emery has English and Germanic roots. Emery comes from a medieval name brought to England by the Normans as Aimeri, from the Germanic Amalric, usually explained as "work" or "industrious" combined with "ruler." It survived mostly as an English surname before returning as a given name.
Is Emery a popular name?
Yes. Emery ranked #74 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Emery a boy or girl name?
Emery is mainly a girl's name. About 87% of US babies named Emery over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Emery?
Emery 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