Emri
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "life" or "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 632 living Americans carry the first name Emri. It is a predominantly female name (90.6% of registrations). The average person named Emri today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emri births was 2021 (60 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emri. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
632
~ 1 in 542,333 Americans
Peak year
2021
60 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,484
Tracked since 1999
Gender
Gender distribution for Emri
Emri leans heavily female at 90.6% of total registrations, but 60 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Emri as a male name
- Ranked #7,365 in 2024
- 11 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (11 births)
Emri as a female name
- Ranked #4,484 in 2024
- 31 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (55 births)
Popularity
Emri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emri from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 320 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Emri remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emri by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Emri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emris live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Louisiana, California recorded the most babies named Emri, while Utah, California, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emri
The name Emri has its origins in the Albanian language, spoken in Albania and neighboring regions of the Balkans. The name is derived from the Albanian word "emir," which means "commander" or "leader." This suggests that the name Emri was initially associated with authority, power, and leadership.
In the early centuries of the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Balkan region, the name Emri gained popularity among Albanian families, particularly those with ties to the Ottoman military or administrative ranks. During this period, the name was often bestowed upon male children with the hope that they would grow up to become respected figures in their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emri can be found in the 16th-century Ottoman defter (tax registers) for the region now known as Kosovo. These records list several individuals with the name Emri, indicating its widespread use among Albanian families during that time.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Emri. One such figure was Emri Prishtina (1865-1947), an Albanian politician and activist who played a significant role in the Albanian National Awakening movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a vocal advocate for Albanian independence and worked tirelessly to promote the cause of national liberation.
Another prominent individual with the name Emri was Emri Shkodra (1890-1964), an Albanian writer and poet who made significant contributions to the development of modern Albanian literature. His works often explored themes of national identity, cultural heritage, and the struggle for independence.
In the realm of sports, Emri Murati (1940-2018) was a renowned Albanian boxer who won numerous international competitions, including a gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. His achievements brought great pride to the Albanian nation and cemented his place as a sporting legend.
Emri Lushaj (1922-2001) was an Albanian military officer who played a crucial role in the resistance against the Italian and German occupation during World War II. He rose through the ranks to become a general in the Albanian People's Army and was highly respected for his bravery and leadership.
Lastly, Emri Berberi (1928-2010) was an Albanian painter and sculptor whose works captured the essence of Albanian culture and traditions. His art was celebrated both within Albania and internationally, and he is regarded as one of the most influential figures in Albanian modern art.
People
Emri + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 632 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emri going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 542,333 US residents.
Is Emri a common name?
We classify Emri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 637 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emri most popular?
The single biggest year for Emri was 2021, when 60 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emri is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emri a female name?
Yes, 90.6% of people registered as Emri in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.