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Imri

♂ Boy

Pronounced IM-ree /ˈɪm.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Imri, 'my word; my speech; eloquent' (from imrah, 'a word; a saying')Low

In 30 seconds: My word; eloquent; my speech: Imri is Hebrew 'my word'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'IM-ree').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Imri, 'my word; my speech; eloquent' (from imrah, 'a word; a saying')

U.S. rank (2024)#6968 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 128

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

Imri comes from Hebrew Imri, 'my word; my speech; eloquent' (from imrah, 'a word; a saying') — a name borne in the Bible. A crisp, classic modern Israeli name (said 'IM-ree').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Israeli families. Rare, my-word-and-eloquent at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Imri means 'my word; my speech; eloquent' in Hebrew (from imrah, 'a word; a saying') — a biblical name — crisp and classic (said 'IM-ree').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Imri — Hebrew etymology

Variations

ImrieImree

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Imri mean?

Imri is Hebrew for 'my word; my speech; eloquent'.

How do you pronounce Imri?

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

Is Imri a boy or girl name?

Imri is a boy's name.

How popular is Imri?

Imri is a rare name in the U.S.