Evony

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Pronounced EB-uh-nee /ˈɛb.ə.ni/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Ebony — from the Greek ebenos (via the Egyptian hebny), 'a dark/black hardwood'; a word/colour-name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A dark hardwood: Evony is a form of Ebony. Lyrical, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEgyptian, Greek

MeaningA form/spelling of Ebony — from the Greek ebenos (via the Egyptian hebny), 'a dark/black hardwood'; a word/colour-name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#13747 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 588

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Evony is a form/spelling of Ebony — from the Greek ebenos (via the Egyptian hebny), 'a dark/black hardwood'; a word/colour-name (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'EB-uh-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare in this form, a-dark-hardwood at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Ebony comes from the Greek ebenos (via the Egyptian hebny), 'a dark/black hardwood' — Evony is a form of it, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EB-uh-nee').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Ebony — routes layered

Variations

EbonyEboniEbonee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evony mean?

Evony is a form of Ebony — Greek/Egyptian 'a dark/black hardwood'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Evony?

It's said EB-uh-nee /ˈɛb.ə.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the first (as Ebony).

Is Evony a boy or girl name?

Evony is a girl's name.

How popular is Evony?

Evony is a very rare name in the U.S.