Rising since 1991, #1,458 for girls today.
Popularity of Emeri since 1991
Babies named Emeri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 60 | 0 |
| 2000s | 297 | 17 |
| 2010s | 1,203 | 43 |
| 2020s | 966 | 84 |
Meaning & origin
Emeri first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991 and has been steadily climbing in popularity, with its peak year in 2023. As of 2025, it ranks 1458 and is given to about 1 in 10,934 girls. The name has a rising trajectory, reflecting contemporary naming trends for soft, vowel-ending names. Its top states include Louisiana, Alabama, and Tennessee, suggesting a Southern preference. Emeri is a modern respelling of the surname Emery, offering a feminine twist on a traditional Germanic name.
Emeri is a feminine spelling variant of the surname and given name Emery, which itself derives from the Old Germanic name Amalric, composed of 'amal' (work, labor) and 'ric' (ruler, power). The name was introduced to England by the Normans and became established as both a masculine and feminine name. Emeri, with its distinct spelling, emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting the trend of creating unique feminine forms of traditional surnames.
Where Emeri is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Ri
Sibling names for Emeri
Names that share Emeri's style, for a brother or sister.
