Ember
Ember: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ember
- A unisex given name.
How popular is Ember?
Since 1880, 22,646 girls and 426 boys in the U.S. have been named Ember (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #135 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #2388 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #154 for girls, with 1,988 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for Ember
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Ember FAQ
What does the name Ember mean?
A unisex given name.
How popular is the name Ember?
Since 1880, 22,646 girls and 426 boys in the U.S. have been named Ember (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #135 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #2388 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #154 for girls, with 1,988 babies given the name.
Is Ember a boy or girl name?
Ember is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 22,646 girls and 426 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.