Saphire Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAF-ire / /ˈsæfaɪər/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: precious gem; Hebrew: sapphire stone
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Saphire is derived from the English word for the precious gemstone, which has been valued for its beauty and rarity throughout history. In Hebrew culture, the sapphire is associated with wisdom and divine favor. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, often linked to the qualities of the gemstone it represents.
Trend Summary
The name Saphire has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sapphire
International Variants
- Safira (Spanish)
- Saphira (German)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Saphire was first seen in the United States in 1987. Saphire has ranked as high as #1337 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Saphire has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Saphire (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2004 | 36 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 51 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 26 |