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Emori

OriginVariation of Emory, German
Meaning"industrious"

About Emori

This spelling variation of the already-fashionable Emery takes the name further from its Old Germanic origins in Emmerich. With its trendy -i ending, its distinctive o in the middle, and its visual similarities to rising stars like Azari, Imani, and Amari, Emori is now four times as popular is it was a decade ago.

The Emori spelling was used for a recurring character in the post-apocalyptic TV series The 100 which may have increased its visibility. Given to around 130 girls and a handful of boys each year, it is still currently trending upwards.

Emori is also used as a Japanese name, which could mean "painting + forest".

Pronounced EM-or-ee.

As of October 2026, Emori ranked #1564 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1523 in 2024.

Editor's take: The name Emori is a girl's name meaning "industrious".

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