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Saphire

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Pronounced SAF-eye-ər /ˈsæf.aɪ.ər/High

Meaning: Single-p spelling of Sapphire — from Greek sappheiros (via Hebrew sappir), 'the blue gem; a precious stone'Medium

In 30 seconds: The blue gem: Saphire spells Sapphire — 'the precious blue stone'. Jewel-bright, bold, and warm.
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Origin MediumGreek, Hebrew
MeaningSingle-p spelling of Sapphire — from Greek sappheiros (via Hebrew sappir), 'the blue gem; a precious stone'
U.S. rank (2024)#5110 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 910

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719872024

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

Saphire is a single-p spelling of Sapphire — from Greek sappheiros (via Hebrew sappir), 'the blue gem; a precious stone' (September's birthstone, a symbol of wisdom and royalty). A jewel-bright word-name; the spelling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Sapphire. Rare, the-blue-gem at the root, and jewel-bright.

Did you know? Sapphire, from Greek sappheiros (via Hebrew sappir), names the precious blue gem — Saphire is a single-p spelling; jewel-bright and bold.
Overall data confidence 60%
Oxford English Dictionary — sapphire — word origin

Variations

SapphireSaphiraSapphira

Nicknames

Saphi

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If you like Saphire…

Sapphire— the standard spelling
Saphira— a fellow Saph- name
Ruby— a companion gem name
Esmeralda— another precious-stone name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saphire mean?

Saphire spells Sapphire — Greek 'the blue gem; a precious stone'.

How do you pronounce Saphire?

It's said SAF-eye-ər /ˈsæf.aɪ.ər/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Saphire a boy or girl name?

Saphire is a girl's name.

How popular is Saphire?

Saphire is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Sapphire is more common.

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