Declining since 2020, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Emberley since 2004
Babies named Emberley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 185 |
| 2020s | 177 |
Meaning & origin
Emberley is a rare, modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004. It combines the evocative word 'ember' with the fashionable suffix '-ley', echoing the structure of surnames-turned-first-names like Kimberly or Hadley. In 2025, the name ranked 5,722 and was given to roughly 1 in 76,537 newborn girls, with its peak usage occurring in 2019. Since 2020, popularity has been gradually declining. Emberley is most frequently chosen in Texas, and it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a nature-themed yet contemporary name.
Emberley is a modern coinage that appears to blend the English word 'ember' (a small piece of burning coal) with the popular suffix '-ley' (from Old English 'leah', meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'), perhaps influenced by names like Kimberly or Berkeley. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004 and has been given predominantly to girls, though it remains rare. Its usage likely stems from a desire for a unique, nature-evoking name.
Where Emberley is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Emberley
Names that share Emberley's style, for a brother or sister.
