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Emmry

♀ Girl

Pronounced EM-ree /ˈɛm.ri/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Emery/Emory, from an Old Germanic root, 'brave; powerful; industrious ruler.' Crisp and unisex-leaning, used here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp spin on Emery: Emmry means 'brave; powerful ruler' (said 'EM-ree'). Modern and tidy.
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Origin MediumEnglish, German
MeaningA modern respelling of Emery/Emory, from an Old Germanic root, 'brave; powerful; industrious ruler.' Crisp and unisex-leaning, used here for a girl.
U.S. rank (2024)#10492 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 171

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220012024

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

Emmry respells Emery/Emory, 'brave; powerful; industrious ruler,' from Old Germanic roots. It reads modern and unisex-leaning, used here for a girl — rare in the U.S. (said 'EM-ree').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Emmry is a modern respelling of Emery/Emory, from an Old Germanic root meaning 'brave; powerful; industrious ruler' — a crisp, current name that reads sleek and short (said 'EM-ree').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Emmry — Emery/Emory respelling; 'powerful ruler'

Variations

EmeryEmoryEmrie

Nicknames

EmEmmy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emmry mean?

Emmry is a form of Emery/Emory, meaning 'brave; powerful; industrious ruler.'

How do you pronounce Emmry?

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

Is Emmry a boy or girl name?

Emmry is used here for a girl; Emery/Emory are used for both.

How popular is Emmry?

Emmry is a rare, recent spelling in the U.S.

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