Peony

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Pronounced PEE-uh-nee /ˈpiː.ə.ni/High

Meaning: The peony flower; tied to Paeon, healer of the godsHigh

In 30 seconds: A lush flower name from the peony, named for Paeon, the physician of the Greek gods.

Origin HighGreek

MeaningThe peony flower; tied to Paeon, healer of the gods

U.S. rank (2025)#14507 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 111

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Peony comes through Latin from Greek paionia, linked to Paion (Paeon), the physician of the gods; the plant was long valued as a healing herb.

Full, romantic and rare as a given name, Peony fits the modern taste for opulent garden flowers.

Did you know? The bloom takes its name from Paeon, healer to the gods of Olympus, because the plant was prized in ancient medicine.

Overall data confidence 88%

Etymonline — peony — from Paeon, healer of the gods

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What does the name Peony mean?

Peony is of Greek origin and means 'the peony flower, tied to Paeon, healer of the gods'.

How do you pronounce Peony?

It's said PEE-uh-nee /ˈpiː.ə.ni/.

Is Peony a boy or girl name?

Peony is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Peony?

Peony is a rare, romantic flower name in the U.S..