Ebony

Meaning of Ebony

The name refers to a deep black, hard, heavy wood, often used for luxury items. It symbolizes darkness, richness, and beauty.

Ebony has English word roots — browse every English word baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ebony

After ranking as high as #553 in 2000, Ebony has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ebony

• Ebony T. Williams
  Dancer, choreographer, TV personality
• Ebony Obsidian
  Actress (Sistas, A Million Little Things)
• Ebony Rainford-Brent
  Cricketer, sports commentator, broadcaster
• Ebony Jo-Ann
  Singer, actress, Broadway performer
• Ebony Hoffman
  Former WNBA basketball player

Questions about the name Ebony

What does the name Ebony mean?

Ebony means the name refers to a deep black, hard, heavy wood, often used for luxury items. it symbolizes darkness, richness, and beauty, and it comes from English word origins.

Is Ebony a boy's or a girl's name?

Ebony is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ebony?

Ebony did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ebony most popular?

Ebony peaked at #553 in 2000.