The baby name Eimear is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EE-mer (ˈiːmər),AY-mer (ˈeɪmər) — less common.
Eimear is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Eimear is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EE-mer (ˈiːmər),AY-mer (ˈeɪmər) — less common.
Eimear is Irish in Origin.
Eimear (Irish Éimear) is a feminine given name from Old Irish, closely associated with the Ulster Cycle. The etymology is debated; some trace it to an Old Irish element eimh meaning “swift, ready,” or “eager,” while others consider the root obscure. In legend, Emer/Eimear is renowned for the “six gifts of womanhood” - beauty, voice, sweet speech, wisdom, needlework, and chastity - giving the name connotations of poise and capability.
It appears throughout medieval saga material, then re-emerged with the late-19th and 20th‑century Gaelic revival and remains familiar in Ireland today. Variant spellings include Éimear (with fada), Emer (anglicized), Eimhear (older), Eimer (rare), and the Scottish Gaelic Eimhir; short forms like Em or Emmy occur in English. While meanings vary by source, modern usage often embraces the sense of briskness and readiness alongside the name’s strong literary heritage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| AE | 0 | #184 | 4 | 10,220 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| United States | Girls | 2002 | #885 | 5 | 9,522 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
Eimear is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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