| Meaning | spark, glowing fragment |
| Origin | English, Norse |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Ember |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Em-ber |
Imagine a name that glows with warmth and captures the essence of natural beauty. This choice sparkles with energy and life, evoking images of flickering firelight and cozy gatherings. Though increasingly popular for girls, it carries a gentle strength that transcends traditional gender associations. The name suggests someone with an inner light, capable of bringing warmth to those around them while maintaining their own fierce independence. Its nature-inspired quality connects to current trends favoring organic, elemental names that feel grounded yet poetic. The sound is soft but not weak, memorable without being loud. Parents choosing this name often value creativity, uniqueness, and a certain bohemian sensibility. It's a name that feels both ancient and modern, connecting to primal elements while fitting perfectly in contemporary settings. The gentle consonants and open vowel create a melodic quality that's pleasant to hear and say. This selection works beautifully for families seeking something distinctive that still feels natural and uncontrived.
| Embar |
| Embor |
| Embyr |
| Embur |
| Emburr |
| Emmber |
| Emmbar |
| Emblyr |
| Em |
| Emmie |
| Ember Reichgott Junge | American politician |
| Ember Glowsky | Australian artist |
| Ember Schrag | American musician |
| Ember Evergreen | American poet |
| Ember Flores | Filipino actor |
| Ember Truesdell | American entrepreneur |
| Ember Marley | Jamaican musician |
| Ember Harker | American artist |
| Ember Stoehr | American scientist |
| Ember Swift | Canadian musician |
| Ember Nevill | English cricketer |
| Ember Moon | American football player |
| Ember Rayne | American actor |
| Ember Siya Kolisi | South African rugby player |
| Ember Snow | American actor |
| Ember Sun | Chinese-American artist |
| Ember Wolfe | American author |
| Ember McLain | Danny Phantom |
| Ember Flicker Flame | Monster High |
| Ember Hamlin | The Witches of East End by Melissa de la Cruz |
| Ember Hill | Talon Saga by Julie Kagawa |
| Ember Kearney | Caster Chronicles series by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl |
| Ember Oak | Ember in the Ashes series by Sabaa Tahir |
| Ember Quill | The Ascendance Trilogy by Jennifer A. Nielsen |