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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Saphira — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Saphir|Saphire
GreekGirl↑↑ Surging

Saphira

suh-PEER-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#1667
↑↑ Surging
#1667
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 25
Peak rank
#1667 in 2024
5yr change
+247 ranks
Birth frequency
3.4 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1667 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Saphira

Popularity score: 25  ·  SSA Rank: #1667

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+247 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GemstoneGreek RootCelestialRegalLiterary3-syllableGirlFantasy-inspiredUncommonElegant
Character
fierce protectivenesscelestial elegance
STRONG
High confidence

Saphira is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1667 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +247 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1667 · rare
Saphira at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek sappheiros meaning 'sapphire', the precious blue gemstone. Associated with wisdom, nobility, and celestial beauty.
Language root:Greek · sappheiros
Peak rank:#1667 in 2024
5yr change:+247 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Saphira
Dragon character in Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Similar Sound
SapphireSophiaSeraphinaSafiraZaphira
Similar Style
CelestineArabellaEvangelineOpheliaAurelia
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Saphira
Jasper◈Ember◈Kai◈Nova◈LysanderIris
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Aurelia
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Sofia
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Saphira illustration
Name Intelligence
Saphira · Overview
Summary

Saphira is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1667 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Saphira scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 247 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Celestial · Regal · Romantic character
Saphira carries a ethereal, bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Saphira is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
saphira.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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