Ebony

Pronunciation: [ EHB-uhn-ee ]

Boy Name #29,527 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ebony is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHB-uhn-ee.

Parents who love the name Ebony often also consider Eben, Eber, Ebb .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #29,527
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Ebo Eby Eboie

Also a Girl Name

Ebony is also used as a girl name, ranked #5579.

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Similar Names

Eben Eber Ebb Ebbie Ebenezer Ebba Ebbie Ebert

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ebony

Is Ebony a boy or girl name?

Ebony is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29527. As a girl name, it is ranked #5579. Ebony is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Ebony?

Ebony is pronounced EHB-uhn-ee.

How popular is the name Ebony?

Ebony is currently ranked #29527 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Ebony?

Common nicknames for Ebony include Ebo, Eby, and Eboie.

Is Ebony a common or rare name?

Ebony is an uncommon name, ranked #29527 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ebony

Ebony is a boy name .

Is Ebony a boy or girl name? Ebony is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,527 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,579. Ebony is more commonly used as a girl name.

Ebony is currently ranked #29,527 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Ebony include Ebo, Eby, and Eboie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.