"industrious ruler, work-power"
Origin: Old High German
Language: English
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The Story of Emori
Emori is a creative feminine form of Emory or Emery, derived from the Old High German 'Amalric,' composed of 'amal' (industrious work, also referencing the Amal dynasty of the Goths) and 'ric' (power, ruler). Emery was historically a masculine English name but transitioned to gender-neutral use in the 21st century. The '-i' ending feminizes it while keeping its strong, confident character.
Emori reflects the modern trend of taking strong traditional names and adding a distinctive '-i' ending to create something that feels both familiar and fresh. The name gained wider visibility through the character Emori in the TV series The 100.
The base name Emory is associated with Emory University in Atlanta, a prestigious research institution founded in 1836, adding an aspirational academic quality to the name.
Historical Record
Emori first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 1,251 babies have been named Emori in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Emori is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #1,526 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Emery became a top-100 US name for girls in 2014
- Emery wheels used for grinding and polishing are named after the mineral corundum, not the given name
Emori in Other Languages
French
Émeri
German
Emmerich
Italian
Aimeri
Spanish
Emory
Portuguese
Emori
Popularity Over Time
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #1,526
- Total SSA Count
- 141
- Cultural Origins
- English American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Common Nicknames
Em
Emm
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emori
What does the name Emori mean?
"industrious ruler, work-power" (from Old High German). Emori is a creative feminine form of Emory or Emery, derived from the Old High German 'Amalric,' composed of 'amal' (industrious work, also referencing the Amal dynasty of the Goths) and 'ric' (power, ruler). Emery was historically a masculine English name but transitioned to gender-neutral use in the 21st century. The '-i' ending feminizes it while keeping its strong, confident character.
What is the origin of the name Emori?
Emori has Old High German, English, and American origins. In Old High German, it means "industrious ruler, work-power".
Is Emori a boy or girl name?
Emori is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #1526. As a boy name, it is ranked #6106. Emori is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Emori?
Emori is currently ranked #1526 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Emori?
Common nicknames for Emori include Emm.
What are good middle names for Emori?
Popular middle name pairings include Emori Grace, Emori James, Emori Lee, Emori Sky, Emori Blake, Emori Jade, and Emori Reese.
What are good sibling names for Emori?
Names that pair well with Emori as siblings include Avery, Jordan, Riley, Cameron, Finley, Rowan, and Sloane.
How many syllables does Emori have?
Emori has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Emori a common or rare name?
Emori is an uncommon name, ranked #1526 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Emori
Emori is a girl name with English and American origins . The name means "industrious ruler, work-power" in Old High German .
Is Emori a boy or girl name? Emori is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #1,526 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,106. Emori is more commonly used as a girl name.
Emori is currently ranked #1,526 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Emori has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Emori include Em and Emm. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Emori include Emory, Emorie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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