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Emireth

A feminine name of undetermined origin, possibly derived from Latin meaning "desire".

Name Census estimates that about 166 living Americans carry the first name Emireth. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emireth today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emireth births was 2006 (27 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Emireth. 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.

People living today

166

~ 1 in 2,064,785 Americans

Peak year

2006

27 babies that year

Average age

14

years old

2023 SSA rank

#15,891

Tracked since 2006

Popularity

Emireth: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Emireth from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 82 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

07142027201020152020

Decades

Emireth 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 Emireth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s06262
2010s08282
2020s02424

Geography

Where Emireths live

Origin

Meaning and history of Emireth

The name Emireth is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500-3000 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "emi," meaning "breath" or "wind," and "reth," meaning "journey" or "path." Thus, the name Emireth may have been interpreted as "the breath of the journey" or "the wind's path."

In the early days of Sumerian civilization, names often carried deep symbolic meanings, reflecting the beliefs and values of the culture. The name Emireth could have been bestowed upon individuals embarking on significant journeys or undertaking important quests, with the hope that the wind would guide and protect them along their path.

One of the earliest known references to the name Emireth can be found in the ancient Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh, which is considered one of the oldest surviving works of literature. In this epic, there is a character named Emireth, who is described as a wise and skilled navigator, accompanying the hero Gilgamesh on his adventures.

Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Emireth. One of the earliest recorded examples is Emireth of Ur, a Sumerian priestess who lived around 2500 BCE. She was renowned for her knowledge of astrology and her ability to interpret celestial omens, making her a respected figure in the city of Ur.

In the 8th century BCE, there was a Babylonian scribe named Emireth, who is credited with transcribing and preserving several ancient Mesopotamian texts, including portions of the Epic of Gilgamesh. His work was instrumental in preserving the cultural heritage of the region for future generations.

During the medieval period, there was a Persian poet named Emireth al-Shirazi, who lived in the 12th century CE. He was celebrated for his lyrical poetry, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality. His works were widely admired and influenced the development of Persian literature.

In the 16th century, there was an Ottoman calligrapher named Emireth Hasan, who was renowned for his mastery of the intricate art of calligraphy. His works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman Empire, and he was highly regarded for his skill and artistry.

Another notable figure bearing the name Emireth was a 19th-century explorer and adventurer from England named Emireth Westcott. She was known for her daring expeditions to remote regions of the world, including the Amazon rainforest and the Himalayas. Her accounts of her travels were widely read and inspired a generation of explorers and adventurers.

People

Emireth + last name combinations

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FAQ

Emireth: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Emireth?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 166 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emireth 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 2,064,785 US residents.

Is Emireth a common name?

We classify Emireth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 168 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Emireth most popular?

The single biggest year for Emireth was 2006, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emireth is about 14 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 Emireth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Emireth a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emireth in the SSA data are female. 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 Emireth still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Emireth 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 Emireth 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 Emireth?

For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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