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UK name, mostly girls

Emrakel

A name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly a blend of elements.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 3 boys.

Emrakel is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Emrakel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 7 births.

This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2023 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Emrakel is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Emrakel. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Emrakel ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 7 girls were registered as Emrakel.
  • Emrakel is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emrakel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 76.9% of Emrakel registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3318

2024

Births in 2024

7

Latest year

Peak year

2024

7 births

Estimated living

10

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Emrakel

In England and Wales birth records, Emrakel has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 23.1% of registrations are for boys and 76.9% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

23% boys
77% girls
Boys3 (23.1%)Girls10 (76.9%)

Emrakel registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,789 in 2022
  • 3 boys registered in 2022
  • Peak: 2022 (3 births)

Emrakel registered for girls

  • Ranked #3,318 in 2024
  • 7 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2024 (7 births)

Meaning

What does Emrakel mean?

Emrakel is a unique and intriguing name with a fascinating history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sumerian language, where it is believed to have derived from the word "em-ra-kel," which loosely translates to "guardian of the sun's rays." The name gained prominence in the region of Mesopotamia, present-day Iraq, during the 3rd millennium BC.

In the early days, the name Emrakel was often associated with deities and celestial beings. It is mentioned in various cuneiform tablets and inscriptions found in the ruins of ancient Sumerian cities like Ur and Uruk. Some scholars believe that Emrakel may have been the name of a minor sun god or a celestial guardian revered by the Sumerians.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Emrakel can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, a Sumerian epic poem dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. In this literary masterpiece, Emrakel is mentioned as the name of a wise and powerful priestess who guides the protagonist, Gilgamesh, on his journey of self-discovery.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Emrakel. One of the most famous was Emrakel of Uruk (c. 2500 BC), a renowned priestess and astronomer who is credited with developing the earliest known calendar system based on the movements of celestial bodies.

Another prominent figure was Emrakel the Scribe (c. 2200 BC), a Sumerian scholar and historian who authored numerous clay tablets detailing the history and culture of his people. His works have been invaluable in understanding the complexities of ancient Sumerian society.

In the 1st century AD, Emrakel the Physician (c. 50 AD) gained recognition for his contributions to the field of medicine. Born in the city of Babylon, he is said to have developed innovative treatments and remedies that were widely used throughout the region.

During the Middle Ages, Emrakel the Alchemist (c. 1100 AD) was a renowned scholar and practitioner of alchemy. His writings and experiments laid the foundation for the development of modern chemistry and influenced generations of alchemists and scientists.

In more recent times, Emrakel al-Basri (1853-1924), a prominent Arab poet and scholar, brought the name back into the spotlight. His works, which celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East, garnered widespread acclaim and influenced the literary landscape of the region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Emrakel over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Emrakel in England and Wales, from 2022 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Emrakel, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
02457202220232024

Decades

Emrakel by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emrakel was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4503 10 2

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FAQ

Emrakel: questions and answers

How popular is the name Emrakel in the UK right now?

In 2024, Emrakel was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Emrakel most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 7 babies registered as Emrakel in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Emrakel?

A name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly a blend of elements.

How many people are called Emrakel in the UK?

A total of 10 babies have been registered as Emrakel across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.