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Ebonie

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How to Pronounce Ebonie

Pronounced EB-uh-nee /ˈɛbəni/High

Meaning: Ebonie is an -ie spelling of Ebony, the prized dark hardwood, whose name comes through Latin from Greek ebenos. As a girls' name it celebrates the rich, deep color; the -ie ending is a soft styling.Medium

In 30 seconds: Ebonie respells Ebony (EB-uh-nee) — the dark wood, from Greek 'ebenos' — with an -ie ending.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek
MeaningEbonie is an -ie spelling of Ebony, the prized dark hardwood, whose name comes through Latin from Greek ebenos. As a girls' name it celebrates the rich, deep color; the -ie ending is a soft styling.
U.S. rank (2013)#13572 ↘ Falling
2013 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1982
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,638

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198219712013

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ebonie is a spelling of Ebony, the dense black hardwood whose name reaches English through Latin from Greek ebenos. Chosen as a girls' name for its deep, elegant color, it appeared in several spellings; Ebonie swaps the -y for a gentler -ie.

A girl named Ebonie at its 1982 high is now in her forties. It reads early-eighties and has not revived; Ebony remains the recognizable form. The -ie ending is the main practical note, inviting a quick clarification while keeping the familiar sound.

Did you know? Ebonie peaked in 1982, as Ebony rose as an affirming girls' name and drew spellings like Ebonie and Ebonee.
Overall data confidence 68%
References — Ebonie — Respelling of Ebony (Greek ebenos, 'ebony wood')

Variations

EbonyEboneeEboney

Nicknames

EbbieBonnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ebonie mean?

Ebonie is a spelling of Ebony, the dark hardwood, from Greek ebenos.

How do you pronounce Ebonie?

It's said EB-uh-nee /ˈɛbəni/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ebonie a boy or girl name?

Ebonie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ebonie?

Ebonie was an uncommon spelling that peaked in the early eighties and has been rare since.

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