Unisex · #17,292 in 2026

Emeral

Current Rank
#17,292
Peak Rank
#9,559 (1993)
Total Babies
53
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,559 (53 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,898 (10 total)
👧As Girl Name
1986
First Year
2009
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#9559
Peak Rank
53
Total Count
9
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1916
First Year
1955
Last Year
1916
Peak Year
#3898
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Emeral

As a girl name

Emeral first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1986, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 8 Emerals were born — ranking #9,559 that year. As of 2026, Emeral ranks #17,292 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 53 Emerals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Emeral first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 5 Emerals were born — ranking #3,898 that year. As of 2026, Emeral ranks #3,886 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Emerals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Emeral

Phonetically similar names — useful when Emeral is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Emeral

What does the name Emeral mean?
Emeral is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1986. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Emeral in 2026?
In 2026, Emeral ranks #17,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Emeral most popular?
Emeral reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #9,559 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Emeral a unisex name?
Yes — Emeral is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 84% of Emerals assigned female and 16% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Emeral?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Emeral include Faline, Richarda, Dechelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Emeral

Emeral is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 53 births in the dataset. Emeral's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #9,559. Use the chart and map above to compare Emeral's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.