Emori

♂ Boy

Pronounced EM-ə-ree /ˈɛm.ə.ri/High

Meaning: An -i spelling of Emory/Emery — from the Germanic Amalric, 'work-power; brave, powerful ruler'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: An industrious ruler: Emori spells Emory/Emery — 'brave power'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).

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Origin LowGerman, American

MeaningAn -i spelling of Emory/Emery — from the Germanic Amalric, 'work-power; brave, powerful ruler'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6914 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 155

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

Emori is an -i spelling of Emory/Emery — from the Germanic Amalric, 'work-power; a brave, industrious, powerful ruler' (amal, 'work, vigor', plus ric, 'ruler'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern surname-name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Em).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, an-industrious-ruler at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Emery/Emory comes from the Germanic Amalric, 'work-power; a brave, powerful ruler' — Emori is an -i spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EM-ə-ree').

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Behind the Name — Emory — routes layered

Variations

EmoryEmeryEmری

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emori mean?

Emori spells Emory/Emery — Germanic 'work-power; a brave, powerful ruler'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Emori?

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

Is Emori a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Emori?

Emori is a rare, recent name in the U.S.