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Emberlee

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Pronounced EM-ber-lee /ˈɛm.bər.liː/Low

Meaning: Ember meadow; glowing fire clearingLow

In 30 seconds: Emberlee is a modern American compound name combining Ember (glowing coal or fire remnant) with Lee (meadow or clearing), creating a warm, nature-inspired name that evokes glowing firelight in an open meadow.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningEmber meadow; glowing fire clearing
U.S. rank (2025)#1573 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births134 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,876

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020022025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Emberlee is a modern constructed name from the English word ember (a small glowing piece of coal or wood) and the Old English leah (clearing or meadow). It belongs to the American trend of compound nature names with -lee suffixes.

Emberlee sits alongside Kimberlee, Amberlee, and Tinsley as a compound name with a warm, glowing quality. Its three syllables give it a comfortable, melodic rhythm.

Did you know? The ember — the glowing remnant of a fire — has long been a symbol of lasting inner warmth, resilience, and the potential for renewal. Naming a child Emberlee carries these hopeful associations of light that endures.
Overall data confidence 60%
American Name Trends

Variations

EmberlyEmberleighAmberlee

Nicknames

EmEmberLee

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If you like Emberlee…

Emberly— Same name alternate -y ending
Kimberly— Three-syllable -erly name of same construction family
Tinsley— Three-syllable -ley compound of same family
Emmalee— the same modern feel
Annalee— a fellow English choice

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Frequently Asked

What does Emberlee mean?

Emberlee means ember meadow or glowing fire clearing, combining the English ember with the Old English leah meaning clearing.

Is Emberlee a traditional name?

Emberlee is a modern American constructed compound name with no ancient roots.

How do you pronounce Emberlee?

Emberlee is pronounced EM-ber-lee with three syllables.

What names are similar to Emberlee?

Similar names include Emberly, Kimberly, and Amberlee.

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