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Saphira

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Pronounced suh-FY-ruh /səˈfaɪ.ɹə/Medium

Meaning: From Greek 'sappheiros' (sapphire), via the biblical name Sapphira.Medium

In 30 seconds: Saphira comes from the Greek sappheiros, 'sapphire', by way of the biblical name Sapphira.
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Origin MediumGreek, Literature
MeaningFrom Greek 'sappheiros' (sapphire), via the biblical name Sapphira.
U.S. rank (2024)#1667 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births123 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,230

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819962024

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

History & Origin

Saphira traces to the Greek sappheiros, the word for the gem sapphire, and reaches modern use through the biblical Sapphira. The link to the blue stone gives it a jewel-name quality. Its sense is gemstone beauty rather than an abstract virtue.

The soft -ira ending and the gem behind it give Saphira a rich, ornamental feel that sets it slightly apart from the plainer English Sapphire.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Saphira is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Saphira — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Saphira…

Sapphire— The English gem name from the same sappheiros root as Saphira
Esmeralda— Another gemstone-based girls' name, like Saphira's sapphire sense

Frequently Asked

What does the name Saphira mean?

Saphira is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Saphira?

It's commonly said suh-FY-ruh /səˈfaɪ.ɹə/.

Is Saphira a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Saphira is used as a girl name.

How popular is Saphira?

In 2024, Saphira ranked #1667 in the U.S. for girls, with 123 births recorded.