Rising since 2004, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Emary since 1916
Babies named Emary per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 | 7 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 32 | 0 |
| 2010s | 93 | 0 |
| 2020s | 68 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Emary is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2000, making it a very recent addition to the American naming landscape. It ranks 10,917 as of 2025, with about 1 in every 200,908 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2004, with its peak year so far in 2023. Its origins are difficult to pin down precisely; it may be an elaborated form of Emery or a blend of Emma and the popular -ary suffix. Unlike many traditional names with deep roots, Emary's appeal likely lies in its soft sound and fashionable components. It has not been recorded in top states for significant usage, suggesting it remains a rare choice. As a relatively recent coinage, Emary offers a sense of individuality for parents seeking a name that is both familiar and uncommon.
Emary appears to be a modern coinage, likely a feminine variant of Emery or a combination of the popular prefix 'Em-' (as in Emma) with the suffix '-ary'. The name Emery itself derives from the Old German names Emmerich or Amalric, but Emary does not have a direct historical etymology. It first appeared in U.S. records around 2000 and has seen modest use since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Ari
Sibling names for Emary
Names that share Emary's style, for a brother or sister.
