Sapphire
Origin
Greek
Syllables
2
Peak era
2020s
Today
▬ Steady
Meaning
gemstone word name, from Greek sappheiros
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 2020s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Sapphire peaked in the 2020s.
When you meet Sapphire
Most people given the name Sapphire in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Sapphire deep dive
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