Ember
Ember is a girls' name of English origin meaning “smoldering remains of fire.” It ranked #154 in the United States in 2025. Ember refers to the glowing coals of a dying fire.
how do you pronounce Ember?
EM-ber
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what does Ember mean?
The name Ember means “smoldering remains of fire.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Ember refers to the glowing coals of a dying fire. It emerged as a given name in the 2000s and has steadily risen, appealing to parents who love nature-inspired names with warmth and a hint of fiery intensity.
where does the name Ember come from?
A modern vocabulary name, taken directly from ember, the glowing remnant of a fire.
the history of Ember
Wikipedia records nothing beyond this: it describes Ember as a modern coinage from the common word, without an older lineage as a given name.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #154 |
| 2024 | #135 |
| 2023 | #169 |
| 2022 | #158 |
| 2021 | #163 |
| 2020 | #187 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Ember?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Ember?
- Ember Moon (professional wrestler)
- Ember (Wings of Fire book character)
what names are similar to Ember?
what names go well with Ember?
Sibling names that share Ember's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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