Sapphire

Meaning of Sapphire

Refers to the precious gemstone, sapphire.

Sapphire has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sapphire

After ranking as high as #912 in 2022, Sapphire has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Sapphire

• Sapphire
  British R&B singer
• Sapphire Elia
  British actress
• Sapphire Bates
  Australian singer-songwriter
• Sapphire Ballard
  American actress
• Sapphire Jemmott
  Barbadian beauty queen

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Questions about the name Sapphire

What does the name Sapphire mean?

Sapphire means refers to the precious gemstone, sapphire, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Sapphire?

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

When was Sapphire most popular?

Sapphire peaked at #912 in 2022.