Embla
About Embla
In Norse mythology, Embla is the equivalent of the Bible's Eve, who, along with her husband Ask, were the first humans to be created by the gods, in this case from trees. With its lovely nature meaning, and a soft but distinctive sound, Embla is one of the most popular girl names in Iceland.
Used in Norway and occasionally Sweden too, elsewhere it could make an interesting alternative to Ember, Emma, Esme, and Ella. Pronounced as EHM-pla or EHM-bla, it's a name that could gain more attention.
Pronounced EM-bluh.
As of October 2026, Embla ranked #11357 in US births in 2024 SSA.
Editor: Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
World rankings
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Embla on lists
Famous Emblas
- Embla Hjulström
Swedish actress
Embla in pop culture
- Embla
first women created by God in Norse mythology
- Embla
meaning "vine" or "elm tree" in Old Norse
- Embla
British racehorse (1983,2003)