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Sapphyre

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Pronounced SAF-eyer /ˈsæf.aɪər/Medium

Meaning: A modern -yre spelling of Sapphire, the deep-blue gem — from the Greek sappheiros and, before it, a Semitic root; long associated with September and with wisdom. Jewel-bright.Low

In 30 seconds: A jewel name: Sapphyre spells Sapphire, the blue gem (said 'SAF-eyer'). Bold and glittering.
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Origin MediumGreek, Hebrew
MeaningA modern -yre spelling of Sapphire, the deep-blue gem — from the Greek sappheiros and, before it, a Semitic root; long associated with September and with wisdom. Jewel-bright.
U.S. rank (2022)#13342 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 69

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920052022

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

Sapphyre is a spelling of Sapphire, the blue gem, from the Greek sappheiros. It reads bold and glittering — rare in the U.S., in the gem-name trend (said 'SAF-eyer').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, jewel-bright, and bold.

Did you know? Sapphyre respells Sapphire, the deep-blue gem — from the Greek sappheiros — long tied to wisdom and to the month of September; a bold, glittering jewel name (said 'SAF-eyer').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Sapphyre — Sapphire spelling; Greek sappheiros; blue gem

Variations

SapphireSaphyreSapphira

Nicknames

SaphFire

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sapphyre mean?

Sapphyre is a spelling of Sapphire, the deep-blue gem, from the Greek sappheiros.

How do you pronounce Sapphyre?

It's said SAF-eyer /ˈsæf.aɪər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sapphyre a boy or girl name?

Sapphyre is a girl's name.

How popular is Sapphyre?

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

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