Saphire vs Sapphira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saphire

Girl #5,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue precious gemstone"

Origin: Greek sappheiros via Hebrew sappir

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,124
Total SSA Count: 26
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Sapphira

Girl #4,219 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sapphire gemstone, beautiful"

Origin: Hebrew sappir

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Greek Christian Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,219
Total SSA Count: 34
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Popularity Comparison

Saphire Rank #5,124

Sapphira Rank #4,219

Sapphira is more popular, ranked #4219 vs #5124 for Saphire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saphire or Sapphira more popular?

Sapphira is more popular, ranked #4219 compared to Saphire at #5124 in the United States.

What do Saphire and Sapphira mean?

Saphire means "blue precious gemstone" (Greek sappheiros via Hebrew sappir origin). Sapphira means "sapphire gemstone, beautiful" (Hebrew sappir origin).

Are Saphire and Sapphira boy or girl names?

Saphire is primarily a girl name. Sapphira is primarily a girl name.

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