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Emrey

EM-ree /ˈɛmri/

At a glance

U.S. rank 2025
#11,932 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
Babies in 2025
7 (<0.01% of girls)
Trend
Slipping #6,083 in 2020 to #11,932 in 2025
Peak
#5,833 in 2015
First recorded
2003

Meaning of Emrey

The name Emrey, pronounced EM-REE (/ˈɛmri/), emerges as a unisex choice that bridges global tradition and contemporary flair. Rooted in the Old Germanic Amalric—literally “home ruler” or “brave leader”—Emrey carries an aura of quiet strength and dignified warmth, weaving together the timeless virtues of leadership and creative spirit. In Indian families, where names are chosen to invoke auspicious blessings, Emrey’s gentle consonants and flowing melody feel both familiar and refreshingly modern, much like the first monsoon breeze stirring jasmine blooms at dawn. Though it hovers around the 900-plus rank in the United States in recent years, its steady presence hints at rising appreciation among parents seeking a balanced name with historical depth and a playful edge—versatile enough to sound just as confident on a corporate nameplate as it does when whispered in a lullaby. With its blend of heritage and lighthearted charm, Emrey stands as a lyrical tribute to past traditions and a beacon for new beginnings.

How to pronounce Emrey

English

Popularity of Emrey in the U.S.

Emrey was the #11,932 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 7 babies. It peaked at #5,833 in 2015. It first appears in the records in 2003.

Bar and line chart: Emrey in the U.S., 2003–2025. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 22 in 2015 and 7 in 2025. Line: rank among girl names, peak #5,833 in 2015, #11,932 in 2025.
  • Girls named Emrey (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2003–2025. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2003⁠–⁠2025 21 rows
Emrey: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2025711,932▼ 3,489
2024128,443▲ 43
2023128,486▲ 570
2022119,056▼ 1,032
2021138,024▼ 1,941
2020196,083▲ 3,029
2019119,112▼ 2,591
2018186,521▲ 287
2017176,808▲ 1,180
2016147,988▼ 2,155
2015225,833▲ 374
2014206,207▲ 1,928
2013148,135▼ 1,263
2012186,872▲ 5,281
2011812,153▼ 5,249
2010186,904▲ 3,071
2009119,975▲ 7,529
2008517,504back (not recorded in 2007)
2006713,606back (not recorded in 2005)
2004614,179▲ 1,605
2003515,784new