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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Saphir — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Saphina|Saphira
Greek◈ Unisex · 48% boy · 52% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Saphir

◈

SAH-feer · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13818 in 2023

Peak: #13818 in 2023

→ Stable
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13818 in 2023

Peak: #13818 in 2023

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17342 in 2022

Peak: #17342 in 2022

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Saphir scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
GemstoneCelestialUnisexGreek2-syllableNaturePreciousModernRegal
Character
brilliant clarityprecious wisdomdeep reflectionserene strengthluminous insight
STRONG
High confidence

Saphir is a Greek unisex name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Saphir at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit 'shani' (dark) via Greek 'sappheiros,' referring to the precious blue gemstone. Symbolizes wisdom, virtue, and celestial beauty.
Language root:Greek · Hebrew · Sanskrit
Peak rank:#13818 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:Boy #— · Girl #—
Notable bearers
Saphir Taïder
Algerian footballer
Similar Sound
SapirSafirCasper◈CipherZephyr◈
Similar Style
SiriusCaspian◈Stellan◈Orion◈Azure◈
Works well with
Orion◈StellaAtlas◈LunaEzra◈IrisCedar◈Indigo◈
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Sirius
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↓ Fading
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Stellan◈
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↑ Rising
Orion◈
Mythological · #325
↑ Rising
Azure◈
French · #3603
↑↑ Surging
Theodore
Greek · #4
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Saphir · Overview
Summary

Saphir is a Greek unisex name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Works for any sex
48% boy · 52% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Celestial · Nature · Regal character
Saphir carries a cool, ethereal, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
saphir.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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