Ember is the English word for a "glowing coal", from the Old English æmerge, and is one of the fire-and-light names that gained ground alongside Amber and Aurora. It is a modern choice with no saint or royal behind it, which is part of its appeal. Ember entered the US top 1000 in 2009, rose from number 366 in 2015 to a peak of number 135 in 2024 and ranks 154th in 2025.