Emer
Emer is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,887 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Emer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 39 babies have been named Emer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Emer is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,887 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,887
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Emer is also used as a boy name, ranked #26196.
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About the Name Emer
Emer is a girl name .
Is Emer a boy or girl name? Emer is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,887 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #26,196. Emer is more commonly used as a boy name.
Emer is currently ranked #38,887 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Emer include Emery, Emerson, Emersyn, Emely, Emerie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis