The baby name Emrey is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛmri/ (EM-ree); sometimes /ˈɛmreɪ/ (EM-ray).
The baby name Emrey is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛmri/ (EM-ree); sometimes /ˈɛmreɪ/ (EM-ray).
Emrey is English, German in Origin.
Emrey is a modern, unisex given name that likely fuses English Emery/Emory with Turkish Emre. Through Emery, it traces to Old French Aimeri/Emeri and ultimately to a Germanic compound (amal "work, vigor" + ric "ruler, power"), yielding meanings such as "industrious ruler," "energetic leader," or "work-power." Through Emre, a beloved Turkish name borne by the Sufi poet Yunus Emre, it also carries the sense "friend; beloved" and spiritual companionship.
The spelling Emrey appears in late 20th and early 21st century records as a creative update amid the broader revival of Emery/Emory as a gender-neutral choice in North America and beyond. Variants and cognates include Emery, Emory, Emre, Emrie, Emry, Emree, Aimery, Amaury, and Imre; short forms Em, Emmy/Emme, and Rey are common. Pronunciations vary by family preference, typically EM-ray (influenced by Emre) or EM-ree (echoing Emery).
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2013 | #866 | 9 | 7,323 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #905 | 12 | 8,487 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 |
Emrey is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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