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The baby name Ember is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EM-ber (IPA: /ˈɛm.bər/).

Ember is English in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: EM-ber (IPA: /ˈɛm.bər/)

What is the meaning of the name Ember ?

The baby name Ember is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EM-ber (IPA: /ˈɛm.bər/).

Ember is English in Origin.

Ember is a modern English given name taken directly from the common noun meaning a live, glowing coal or ash from a dying fire. The word descends from Old English and broader Germanic roots, conveying smoldering warmth and a latent spark. As a name, it evokes imagery of resilience, quiet strength, and light that endures.

As a personal name, Ember entered use in the late 20th century in English-speaking countries and rose sharply in the 2000s–2010s alongside nature-inspired and Em- names. It is unisex but used predominantly for girls. Related forms and elaborations include Emberly, Emberlyn/Emberlin, and Emberlee/Emberleigh, with nicknames Em and Emmy; it also parallels Amber in sound while offering a fresher, fiery meaning. Variant spellings such as Embre or Embyr appear occasionally. Overall, Ember blends contemporary style with elemental symbolism.

Ember has the following similar or variant Names

Ember – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
United States Girls 2024 #134 2,172 8,487
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Canada Girls 2024 #166 122 2,795
HU Boys 0 #166 9 3,954
Sweden Girls 2020 #178 3 1,663
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
Canada Boys 2024 #301 6 2,588
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
GH Boys 0 #329 17 8,138
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
CN Girls 0 #357 3 8,829
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
PH Boys 0 #404 5 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
GT Boys 0 #496 4 7,625
PA Boys 0 #502 4 9,305
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
RU Boys 0 #520 7 12,621
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
SG Girls 0 #576 11 18,916
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #617 6 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
HK Girls 0 #645 6 16,104
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
NG Girls 0 #776 11 15,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
CO Boys 0 #819 102 15,656
PE Boys 0 #832 47 14,506
United States Boys 2024 #855 38 7,044
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
MY Girls 0 #965 30 24,821
MX Boys 0 #972 11 16,355
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
MY Boys 0 #1,101 11 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,130 12 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,262 6 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,686 6 28,008

Ember is popular in 49 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
AE

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People also ask about Ember

Ember is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Ember is a 2 syllable name, pronounced EM-ber (IPA: /ˈɛm.bər/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Embery, Emberly, Emberlee, Emberlyn and Emberlynn.
Across languages, Ember has these equivalents: Aidan/Aiden (Gaelic, 'little fire'), Ignatius/Ignacia (Latin, from ignis 'fire'), Pyra/Pyrrhos (Greek, from pyr 'fire'), Neriah (Hebrew, 'light of God'), Hestia (Greek, goddess of the hearth).
Yes, very popular — Ember ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Ember ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).