Home ruler or industrious
Emrey is a modern phonetic variation of the name Emery. It likely derives from the Germanic name Emmerich, which combines the elements 'amal' meaning work or industrious and 'ric' meaning ruler. While its roots are ancient, this specific spelling is a contemporary American innovation.
About 7 girls were named Emrey in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
