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Emerie

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Pronounced EM-er-ee /ˈɛm.ər.i/High

Meaning: Feminine form of Emery, from Old High German Amalric, composed of amal (referring to the Amal dynasty, 'vigor, bravery') and ric ('power, rule'), meaning 'brave ruler' or 'powerful in work'; the -ie spelling is a modern feminine variantHigh

In 30 seconds: Emerie is a modern feminine spelling of Emery, a Germanic name meaning 'brave and powerful ruler.' Three syllables, softly rising, and fitting neatly into the trend of Em- girls' names.
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Origin HighGerman, English
MeaningFeminine form of Emery, from Old High German Amalric, composed of amal (referring to the Amal dynasty, 'vigor, bravery') and ric ('power, rule'), meaning 'brave ruler' or 'powerful in work'; the -ie spelling is a modern feminine variant
U.S. rank (2025)#553 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births548 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,879

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419942025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Emerie is a feminine variant of Emery, which Anglicises Old High German Amalric (via Medieval Latin Amalricus), composed of amal (vigor, bravery, referring to the noble Amal lineage of the Goths) and ric (power, rule). The name was popular among medieval European royalty and was brought to England by the Normans. The feminine form Emerie / Emery is a modern English development.

Emerie as a girls' name has been climbing in the United States since the mid-2010s, part of the larger wave of Em- names that includes Emma, Emily, Emilia, and Emery. The -ie spelling gives it a slightly softer, more distinctly feminine look compared to Emery. It currently ranks in the top 300 for girls and is rising.

Did you know? Emery — the abrasive mineral powder used in sanding and polishing — takes its name from the Greek island Naxos (ancient name Smiris), not from this Germanic personal name. The coincidence of spelling makes Emery a name with an accidental industrial twin.
Overall data confidence 86%
Behind the Name — Emery — etymology of the root nameU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

EmeryEmmeryEmeree

Nicknames

EmEmmieEmi

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If you like Emerie…

Emery— the primary spelling of the same name with identical Germanic root and meaning
Emilia— shares the Em- opening and the same flowing three-syllable feminine elegance
Ellery— three-syllable Old English feminine surname-name in the same modern style
Avery— similar three-syllable Anglo-Norman surname-name transitioning to girls' use in the same trend

Frequently Asked

What does the name Emerie mean?

Emerie is a feminine form of Emery, from Old High German Amalric meaning 'brave and powerful ruler,' a compound of amal (vigor) and ric (power).

How do you pronounce Emerie?

It is said EM-er-ee — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emerie a boy or girl name?

Emerie is used almost exclusively as a girls' name. The Emery spelling is more unisex.

How popular is Emerie?

Emerie ranks in the U.S. top 300 for girls and is one of the rising Em- names in the current naming landscape.