Saphire
Girl nameSaphire has been given to 923 babies in the U.S. since 1987. It peaked in 2007. In 2025, about 1 in 133,939 girls was named Saphire.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
923
Peak year
2007 (51 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1987
10-year trend
▼ -40%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Saphire — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Saphire.
Sibling name ideas for Saphire
Same era and popularity as Saphire, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Saphire?
Saphire has been given to 923 babies in the U.S. since 1987. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Saphire peak?
Saphire peaked in 2007, when 51 babies were given the name.
Is Saphire a girl or boy name?
Saphire is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Saphire are girls).
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