An uncommon Japanese pick — distinctive and rare.
Emari is a boy's and girl's baby name of Japanese origin, from the Japanese elements e (恵, blessing, favor) and mari (毬, ball, or 真, truth), meaning 'blessed truth' or 'fortunate.' It is also used as a variant of Amari in African American communities, where it carries a warm, modern sound.
Emari has a soft yet confident quality — it flows naturally in both Japanese and American English contexts, making it a genuinely cross-cultural choice with a pleasantly melodic sound.
Emari climbed 358 spots in the last 20 years — from #4119 to #3761.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 220 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 426 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 361 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 128 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 | #3761 |
| 2023 | 48 | #3338 |
| 2022 | 46 | #3432 |
| 2021 | 44 | #3505 |
| 2020 | 42 | #3564 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3410 |
| 2018 | 42 | #3629 |
| 2017 | 35 | #4164 |
| 2016 | 45 | #3483 |
| 2015 | 43 | #3614 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4813 |
| 2013 | 54 | #3054 |
| 2012 | 41 | #3799 |
| 2011 | 42 | #3682 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3328 |
| 2009 | 31 | #4718 |
| 2008 | 50 | #3340 |
| 2007 | 40 | #3936 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4289 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4213 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Emari is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 1,110 recorded births since 1993.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1988–2024) · Methodology