Rising since 1987, #688 for girls today.
Popularity of Emberly since 1980
Babies named Emberly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 206 |
| 2010s | 2,297 |
| 2020s | 2,929 |
Meaning & origin
Emberly is a modern invention, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1980. It has steadily climbed in popularity, ranking 688th in 2025 with 1 in 3,911 baby girls receiving the name. Its peak year was 2018, and the name has seen consistent growth since 1987, reflecting the trend for feminine names ending in -ly. Emberly is most common in West Virginia, Iowa, and Arkansas, suggesting a regional preference in the American heartland. The name's appeal likely lies in its evocative link to 'ember' and its similarity to well-liked names like Everly and Kimberly.
Emberly appears to be a late 20th-century coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1980. It blends the word 'ember' (a small, glowing piece of burning coal) with the fashionable -ly suffix seen in names like Kimberly and Everly. The name has no historical precedents in traditional naming cultures and is considered a modern invention.
Where Emberly is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emby, Lee
Sibling names for Emberly
Names that share Emberly's style, for a brother or sister.
