An uncommon American pick — distinctive and rare.
Emberleigh is a girl's baby name of American origin, an elaboration of Ember — the Old English word for the glowing remnant of a fire — combined with the -leigh suffix meaning 'meadow.' It creates a name that conjures both warmth and pastoral beauty.
About 938 U.S. births are recorded, making Emberleigh genuinely rare. It's part of the broader Ember name family (Emberly, Embergrace) that has been quietly rising as parents discover the warmth and uniqueness of ember-based names.
Emberleigh has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2009.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 568 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 362 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 8 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 117 | #1728 |
| 2023 | 125 | #1659 |
| 2022 | 101 | #1954 |
| 2021 | 101 | #1946 |
| 2020 | 124 | #1655 |
| 2019 | 89 | #2117 |
| 2018 | 72 | #2462 |
| 2017 | 50 | #3208 |
| 2016 | 46 | #3425 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4755 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6522 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6823 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7235 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9331 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10650 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12801 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2009–2024) · Methodology