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Sapphira

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Pronounced sə-FY-rah /səˈfaɪ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Greek sappheiros, 'sapphire' (the blue gem) — also a New Testament nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Sapphire-bright: Sapphira is the gem-name 'sapphire' — deep blue, precious, and ornate. Dazzling and dramatic (Eragon's dragon, too).

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Origin MediumGreek, Hebrew

MeaningFrom Greek sappheiros, 'sapphire' (the blue gem) — also a New Testament name

U.S. rank (2025)#3567 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births43 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 878

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

Sapphira comes from Greek sappheiros, 'sapphire', the blue gemstone (and a New Testament name). An ornate, dazzling gem-name, it shimmers with deep blue beauty.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, sapphire at the root, and dramatic.

Did you know? Sapphira means 'sapphire' — the brilliant blue gem; it's a New Testament name and the name of the dragon in the Eragon novels.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Sapphira — etymology

Variations

SaphiraSapphireSafira

Nicknames

Saffi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sapphira mean?

Sapphira is from Greek sappheiros, 'sapphire' — the blue gem.

How do you pronounce Sapphira?

It's said sə-FY-rah /səˈfaɪ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sapphira a boy or girl name?

Sapphira is a girl's name.

How popular is Sapphira?

Sapphira is a rare name in the U.S.