Emier
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the French name Aymeric.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Emier. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Emier today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emier births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emier. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Emier. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,630
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Emier: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Emier by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Emier during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Emier
The name Emier has its origins in ancient Mesopotamia, dating back to the Sumerian civilization around 3000 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "emir," meaning "leader" or "commander." The name was initially used to refer to powerful rulers and military commanders in the region.
In the ancient Akkadian language, which was influenced by Sumerian, the name took on the form "emiru," and it was often used to describe individuals of high social status or authority. This usage can be found in some of the earliest written records from Mesopotamia, including cuneiform inscriptions and clay tablets.
During the rise of the Persian Empire in the 6th century BCE, the name Emier gained popularity among the ruling class. It was associated with strength, leadership, and prestige. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Emier of Parsa, a Persian nobleman who served as a military commander under King Darius I in the 5th century BCE.
In the medieval period, the name Emier was adopted by various Islamic cultures, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. It was often given to those born into noble or influential families, as it carried connotations of power and authority. One notable figure with this name was Emier al-Umari, an Arab historian and scholar who lived in the 14th century CE and wrote extensively about the history of the Mamluk Sultanate.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Emier was commonly used among the Turkish nobility and military elite. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Emier Osman, a powerful Ottoman general who played a crucial role in the conquest of Constantinople in 1453 CE.
In the 19th century, the name Emier gained popularity in parts of Europe, particularly among families with Middle Eastern or Islamic heritage. One notable individual with this name was Emier Abdel-Kader, an Algerian religious leader and military commander who led a resistance movement against French colonial forces in the 1830s and 1840s.
Throughout history, the name Emier has been associated with leadership, authority, and strength. It has been borne by rulers, military commanders, scholars, and historical figures from diverse cultural backgrounds, reflecting its enduring legacy and significance across various civilizations.
People
Emier + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emier as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emier: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emier?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emier going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Emier a common name?
We classify Emier as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emier most popular?
The single biggest year for Emier was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emier is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Emier in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emier a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emier in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Emier still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emier in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Emier can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Emier?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.