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Emoree

♀ Girl

Pronounced EM-or-ee /ˈɛm.ɔr.i/High

Meaning: A spelling of Emory/Emery — from the Germanic, 'brave; powerful; a home/work ruler' (amal, 'work', + ric, 'ruler'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Brave; powerful: Emoree spells Emory/Emery. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA spelling of Emory/Emery — from the Germanic, 'brave; powerful; a home/work ruler' (amal, 'work', + ric, 'ruler'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6392 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 365

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320042025

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

Emoree is a spelling of Emory/Emery — from the Germanic, 'brave; powerful; a home/work ruler' (amal, 'work', + ric, 'ruler'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'EM-or-ee').

In the U.S. it appears mostly for girls. Rare in this form, brave-and-powerful at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Emery means 'brave; powerful; a home/work ruler' in the Germanic — Emoree is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EM-or-ee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Emory — routes layered

Variations

EmoryEmeryEmerie

Nicknames

Em

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If you like Emoree…

Emory— the standard spelling
Emery— a kin spelling
Emerie— a fellow spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emoree mean?

Emoree spells Emory/Emery — Germanic 'brave; powerful; a home/work ruler'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Emoree?

It's said EM-or-ee /ˈɛm.ɔr.i/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emoree a boy or girl name?

Emoree is a girl's name here (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Emoree?

Emoree is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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