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Ivory is a feminine name used in African American. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English word for the hard, creamy-white substance that comes from elephant tusks and was formerly used to produce piano keys." It ranked #378 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English word for the hard, creamy-white substance that comes from elephant tusks and was formerly used to produce piano keys. The entry lists its usage as African American.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Ivory ranked #378 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 | #378 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ivory mean?
Behind the Name does not give Ivory a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the English word for the hard, creamy-white substance that comes from elephant tusks and was formerly used to produce piano keys.
Is Ivory a popular name?
Ivory ranked #378 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Ivory a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Ivory appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine & feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Ivory — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
