Emeri

♂ Boy

Pronounced EM-uh-ree /ˈɛm.ə.ri/High

Meaning: A spelling of Emery — from the Germanic Amalric, 'ruler/power of work; brave; industrious' (amal, 'work', + ric, 'ruler'); used for both sexes; here for boysLow

In 30 seconds: Brave; ruler of work: Emeri spells Emery. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'EM-uh-ree').

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningA spelling of Emery — from the Germanic Amalric, 'ruler/power of work; brave; industrious' (amal, 'work', + ric, 'ruler'); used for both sexes; here for boys

U.S. rank (2025)#5452 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 144

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Emeri is a spelling of Emery — from the Germanic Amalric, 'ruler/power of work; brave; industrious' (amal, 'work', + ric, 'ruler'). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'EM-uh-ree'; nickname Em).

In the U.S. it is used for both sexes. Rare in this spelling, ruler-of-work at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Emery comes from the Germanic Amalric, 'ruler/power of work; brave; industrious' (amal, 'work', + ric, 'ruler') — Emeri is a spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'EM-uh-ree').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Emery — unisex; here boys'

Variations

EmeryEmoryEmerie

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Emery— the standard spelling

Emory— a kin spelling

Amory— a fellow Amalric-rooted boys' name

Emerick— another Emer- boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emeri mean?

Emeri spells Emery — Germanic 'ruler/power of work; brave; industrious'; used for both sexes.

How do you pronounce Emeri?

It's said EM-uh-ree /ˈɛm.ə.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emeri a boy or girl name?

Emeri is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Emeri?

Emeri is a rare spelling in the U.S.