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Emerald is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the word for the green precious stone, which is the traditional birthstone of May. The emerald supposedly imparts love to the bearer." It ranked #741 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the word for the green precious stone, which is the traditional birthstone of May. The emerald supposedly imparts love to the bearer. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Emerald ranked #741 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #741 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emerald mean?
Behind the Name does not give Emerald a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the word for the green precious stone, which is the traditional birthstone of May.
Is Emerald a popular name?
Emerald ranked #741 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Emerald a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Emerald appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Emerald — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
