Emera

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Pronounced eh-MEE-ruh /ɛˈmiː.rɑː/Medium

Meaning: A modern name with a Latin flavor, loosely tied to the Latin emerus/hemera ('a day') or read as a soft form of Emerald. Its exact route is uncertain; it reads mainly as an elegant coinage.Low

In 30 seconds: An elegant Latin-flavored name: Emera is tied loosely to 'a day' or to Emerald (said 'eh-MEE-ruh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowLatin, American

MeaningA modern name with a Latin flavor, loosely tied to the Latin emerus/hemera ('a day') or read as a soft form of Emerald. Its exact route is uncertain; it reads mainly as an elegant coinage.

U.S. rank (2025)#13713 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 113

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Emera is a modern, Latin-flavored name, tied loosely to the Latin/Greek hemera ('a day') or read as a gentler Emerald. Its route is uncertain, which we note, and it reads as an elegant coinage, rare in the U.S. (said 'eh-MEE-ruh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, elegant, and airy.

Did you know? Emera carries a Latin flavor — loosely linked to hemera ('a day') or read as a soft take on Emerald — though its exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'eh-MEE-ruh').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Emera — Latin-flavored; 'a day'/Emerald; routes uncertain

Variations

EmiraEmmeraEmerra

Nicknames

EmEmmy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emera mean?

Emera is a Latin-flavored name, tied loosely to 'a day' or the gem Emerald; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Emera?

It's said eh-MEE-ruh /ɛˈmiː.rɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Emera a boy or girl name?

Emera is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Emera?

Emera is a rare name in the U.S.