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UK boy's name

Emari

A feminine name of undetermined origin and meaning, possibly a variant of Emery.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Emari is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Emari popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Emari is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Emari. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Emari ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 boys were registered as Emari.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emari as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4805

2012

Births in 2012

3

Latest year

Peak year

2012

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Emari mean?

The name Emari is believed to have its roots in the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the Middle East. It is derived from the Akkadian word "emaru," which means "strong" or "powerful." The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to ancient Mesopotamia, around the third millennium BCE.

In the ancient Sumerian and Akkadian cultures of Mesopotamia, names often carried symbolic meanings and were intended to convey a desired trait or quality for the bearer. The name Emari was likely given to children with the hope that they would grow up to be strong and capable individuals.

One of the earliest references to the name Emari can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian literary work dating back to the third millennium BCE. In this epic, Emari is mentioned as the name of a character, though little is known about their role or significance.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Emari. One example is Emari of Babylon, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 6th century BCE. He is credited with making significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics during the Neo-Babylonian period.

Another figure of historical importance was Emari al-Qurashi, an Arab poet and writer who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his eloquent verses and is considered one of the most influential poets of the early Islamic era.

In the 12th century, there was Emari ibn al-Haytham, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Islamic Golden Age. He made significant advancements in the fields of optics and geometry and is often regarded as one of the earliest pioneers of the scientific method.

During the Renaissance period, Emari Boccaccio was an Italian scholar and humanist who lived in the 14th century. He was a prolific writer and is best known for his works on medieval Italian literature and philosophy.

More recently, in the 19th century, Emari Dubois was a French artist and painter renowned for his landscapes and portraits. His works were widely celebrated during his lifetime and are now considered significant contributions to the Impressionist movement.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Emari. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Mesopotamia, the name has been used across various cultures and time periods, reflecting its enduring appeal and the diverse backgrounds of those who have carried it.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Emari by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emari was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4805 3 1

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FAQ

Emari: questions and answers

How popular is the name Emari in the UK right now?

In 2012, Emari was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Emari most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Emari in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Emari?

A feminine name of undetermined origin and meaning, possibly a variant of Emery.

How many people are called Emari in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Emari across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.