Emery
Emery is a unisex name of German origin meaning “industrious ruler.” It ranked #254 in the United States in 2025. From the Germanic Amalric or Heimeric, meaning industrious ruler.
how do you pronounce Emery?
EM-er-ee
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what does Emery mean?
The name Emery means “industrious ruler.” It comes from the German language tradition.
From the Germanic Amalric or Heimeric, meaning industrious ruler. It functions as both a given name and surname and has gained popularity as a gender-neutral choice.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #254 |
| 2023 | #264 |
| 2022 | #275 |
| 2021 | #288 |
| 2020 | #301 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Emery?
- Emery Blagdon
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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