Rising since 1999, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Emmary since 1999
Babies named Emmary per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 143 |
| 2020s | 72 |
Meaning & origin
Emmary is a modern compound name created by blending the classic favorites Emma and Mary. First recorded in U.S. births in 1999, it has shown a steadily rising trajectory, though it remains relatively rare. Its peak year came in 2013, reflecting the broader fashion for inventive combinations during that era. With a current ranking of 11,932 (2025), Emmary stands out as a distinctive choice, appearing in approximately 1 in every 229,610 girl births. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, suggesting its appeal is pan-national. Its construction from two well-loved names gives it a familiar yet fresh sound.
Emmary is a modern coinage, formed by blending the popular names Emma and Mary. Both Emma (from Germanic, meaning 'whole' or 'universal') and Mary (from Hebrew, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved') have long histories, but the combination Emmary first appears in U.S. records in 1999, reflecting a broader trend of creating unique, compound feminine names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Mary
Sibling names for Emmary
Names that share Emmary's style, for a brother or sister.
