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Sapphire is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the name of the gemstone, typically blue, which is the traditional birthstone of September. It is derived from Greek σάπφειρος (sappheiros), ultimately from the Hebrew word סַפִּיר (sappir)." It ranked #1058 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the name of the gemstone, typically blue, which is the traditional birthstone of September. It is derived from Greek σάπφειρος (sappheiros), ultimately from the Hebrew word סַפִּיר (sappir). The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
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Popularity
Sapphire ranked #1058 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 | #1058 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sapphire mean?
Behind the Name does not give Sapphire a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the name of the gemstone, typically blue, which is the traditional birthstone of September.
Is Sapphire a popular name?
Sapphire ranked #1058 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Sapphire a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Sapphire appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Sapphire — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
