girl's name
Emer
EE-mer
- Origin Irish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Top 1000 (Ireland)
- Births on record 5,408
Ireland
#689
2025 births
Emer is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Ireland.
- Emer is a name of Irish origin.
- Peaked in Ireland in 1983, when 195 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in Ireland.
- Today about 1 in 8,971 babies in Ireland is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Emer Over Time
Births per decade in Ireland, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 451 |
| 1970s | 1,319 |
| 1980s | 1,428 |
| 1990s | 824 |
| 2000s | 509 |
| 2010s | 216 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 42 |
How Popular Is Emer?
In 2025, Emer was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #689 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Ireland.
Where Emer Is Used
Irish figures withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. The Central Statistics Office began recording the síneadh fada in 2018, so accented and unaccented spellings are counted separately from that year on. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Emer
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Emer Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Emer over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Emer
- Pronunciation EE-mer
Sibling Names for Emer
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Emer — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Emer
How popular is the name Emer?
In 2025, Emer was given to 5 babies in Ireland, ranking #689 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Ireland.
Is Emer a girl's or a boy's name?
Emer is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Emer?
Emer has 2 syllables.
When was Emer most popular?
Emer peaked in 1983, when 195 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Emer a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Emer currently ranks #280 in Ireland. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.