Emberly
Emberly is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Spark, glowing coal, or warm ash combined with a meadow or clearing.
Origin and history
Emberly is a modern English compound name combining Ember, referring to glowing coals, with the popular name suffix -ly. It gained momentum in the United States during the late 2010s as part of a trend toward warm, nature-inspired names ending in a melodic sound. Its recent surge makes it a contemporary favorite for baby girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
5,562 babies in the United States have been named Emberly since 1880. It ranks #2299 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #589.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.2 %)
- CA (5.8 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
- PA (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 78 |
| 2000-2010 | 206 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,297 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,929 |
Nicknames
Ember, Em, Emi
Fun facts
- Emberly is part of a 21st-century U.S. naming trend blending natural elements with traditional feminine name endings.
- The majority of total U.S. recorded births for the name Emberly have occurred since 2020.