What origin is the name Sapphire?

Sapphire comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Sapphire a popular name?

Sapphire is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Sapphire?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Sapphire — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Sapphire

Q: Is Sapphire a rare name?

Yes. Sapphire does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sapphire

Sapphire

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Sapphire is a greek girl's name meaning "Derived from the Greek word for the blue gemstone, this name symbolizes beauty and preciousness. It has been used for centuries to denote something rare.".

Parents who choose Sapphire pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "Derived from the Greek word for the blue gemstone, this name symbolizes beauty and preciousness. It has been used for centuries to denote something rare.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Derived from the Greek word for the blue gemstone, this name symbolizes beauty and preciousness. It has been used for centuries to denote something rare.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Sapphire

Very rare in US records

What does Sapphire mean?

Sapphire is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Derived from the Greek word for the blue gemstone, this name symbolizes beauty and preciousness. It has been used for centuries to denote something rare.".

Is Sapphire a rare name?

Yes. Sapphire does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Sapphire

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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