The baby name Emari is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced eh-MAH-ree (ɪ-ˈmɑːri),ee-MAH-ree (i-ˈmɑːri).
The baby name Emari is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced eh-MAH-ree (ɪ-ˈmɑːri),ee-MAH-ree (i-ˈmɑːri).
Emari is Arabic, English in Origin.
Emari is a modern unisex given name with multiple roots. Emerging in late 20th-century U.S. records, it gained traction in the 2000s alongside Amari/Omari and Emery/Emory, and is used for all genders, particularly in African-American communities. Pronunciation varies (eh-MAR-ee or ee-MAR-ee), and spelling is fluid, reinforcing its contemporary, stylistic character rather than a single traditional lineage.
Possible etymologies include: a respelling of Amari - often explained as Yoruba “strength” and also linked to Arabic ‘Ammār “long-lived; builder”; a phonetic twist on Emery/Emory from Germanic elements meaning “industrious/powerful ruler”; or a blend of Emma + Marie. Related forms and variants include Amari, Omari, Imari, Emery, Emory, and Emarie/Emarié. Short forms: Em, Mari, Rie. Meanings drawn from these sources evoke endurance, industry, leadership, and vitality.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #822 | 71 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #877 | 40 | 8,487 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,232 | 5 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Emari is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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