Imri

Imri - A very unique male name

Imri appeared on the charts for the first time in 2023 on position #3650. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Imri and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Imri? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Imri. The baby boy name Imri was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3426 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Imri peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 3426.

Famous with this name

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Imri is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Imri is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,071 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,071.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Imri is where you live.

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Imri origin and meaning

Hebrew, Biblical

From Hebrew Imri, borne in the Bible; probably related to the root for 'speaking' or to Amar, 'he said'

Imri is a minor biblical name, borne by a descendant of Judah and by the father of a wall-builder in Nehemiah's time. It has almost no later history as a given name, which makes its small American appearance since 2023 a quiet biblical revival pick. The Hebrew root behind it is usually connected with speech or utterance.

Attested etymology

Imri is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Imri, pop culture references for the name Imri and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Imri

We've found the following names that sound similar to Imri, sorted by popularity.

Imari / Imir / Imer /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Imri

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Imri a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Imri?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

IM-ree · /ˈɪmri/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Imri — Minor figure in the Hebrew Bible, named in Chronicles and Nehemiah (Biblical) Historical

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

Imri suits parents who mine the Bible for genuinely obscure, short names rather than the familiar ones.

Worth knowing

• Will be misheard as Emory, Emery or Henry fairly often.