Eimear Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationEE-mer / ˈiːmər

Irish

Meaning

swift; quick

Historical & Cultural Background

Eimear is a traditional Irish name with roots in ancient Gaelic culture. It is often associated with the legendary figure Eimear, who was known for her beauty and intelligence in Irish mythology. The name has been used in Ireland for centuries and remains popular in contemporary times.

Trend Summary

Eimear has seen a steady presence in Ireland but remains less common in the United States.

Similar Names

AineCiaraRoisinSaoirseFionaDeirdreBrigidCaoimhe

Variants

  • Emer

International Variants

  • Eimear (Irish)

Famous people named Eimear

Eimear McBride is an Irish author known for her novel 'A Girl is a Half-formed Thing', which won the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction.

Eimear Quinn is an Irish singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1996 with her song 'The Voice'.

Fictional characters named Eimear

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Sibling Suggestions

AislingNiamhSiobhanOrlaMaeveClodagh

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eimear was first seen in the United States in 2002. Eimear has ranked as high as #1285 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Eimear has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Eimear

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20025