Emmer
Pronunciation: [ EHM-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Emmer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 105 babies have been named Emmer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Emmer is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,515 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,515
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Emmer is also used as a boy name, ranked #17305.
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About the Name Emmer
Emmer is a girl name .
Is Emmer a boy or girl name? Emmer is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,515 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17,305. Emmer is more commonly used as a boy name.
Emmer is currently ranked #71,515 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Emmer include Emm, Emy, Emie, and Emmkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Emmer include Emmeline, Emme, Emmery, Emmerson, Emmersyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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