What Does the Name Ember Mean?
Ember is a girl's name of English (word name) origin meaning “a glowing ember, a smoldering coal.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Ember |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | English (word name) |
| Meaning | a glowing ember, a smoldering coal |
| Variants | Embers, Emberly, Amber |
| Popularity | Rose sharply in the 2010s and entered the US top 200 for girls; a fast-growing modern favorite. |
The meaning and origin of Ember
The name Ember means “a glowing ember, a smoldering coal” and has English (word name) origins. A modern word name from English 'ember,' a small piece of glowing coal or wood, from Old English 'aemerge.' Its rise also parallels the popularity of similar-sounding names like Amber and Emma.
Variants and related names
Ember is related to several other names you may recognize: Embers, Emberly, Amber. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Ember?
Rose sharply in the 2010s and entered the US top 200 for girls; a fast-growing modern favorite.
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What does the name Ember mean?+
The name Ember means “a glowing ember, a smoldering coal” and is of English (word name) origin.
What is the origin of the name Ember?+
Ember originates from English (word name).
Is Ember a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Ember has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press