Emer
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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
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Emer is also used as a boy name, ranked #26196.
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"of good birth, aristocratic"
#38,911 in US
Germanic origin
"noble, exalted"
#38,708 in US
Old French (gai) origin
"joyful, merry, carefree"
#38,847 in US
Latin origin
"little flower"
#39,001 in US
Sanskrit via Pali origin
"related to Brahma, the creator"
#38,780 in US
Latin origin
"gladness, delight"
#39,031 in US
Old High German origin
"of noble lineage, shining"
#38,988 in US
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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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