Sapphira Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsah-FEER-ah / /sæˈfɪərə/Hebrew; Greek
Meaning
Hebrew: sapphire; Greek: precious stone
Historical & Cultural Background
Sapphira is derived from the Hebrew word for 'sapphire,' a gemstone often associated with wisdom and nobility. In the New Testament, Sapphira is mentioned in the Book of Acts as the wife of Ananias, who faced dire consequences for deceit. The name has been used in various cultures and retains a sense of elegance and rarity.
Trend Summary
The name Sapphira has seen limited use in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Saphira
International Variants
- Zafira (Spanish)
- Saphira (German)
Famous people named Sapphira
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Fictional characters named Sapphira
Sapphira (The Bible) is known for her role in the story of Ananias and Sapphira in the New Testament.
Sapphira (The Wheel of Time) is a character in Robert Jordan's fantasy series.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sapphira was first seen in the United States in 1975. Sapphira has ranked as high as #1317 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Sapphira has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sapphira (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 55 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 50 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2018 | 62 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 34 |