Ebony

Pronunciation: [ EHB-uhn-ee ]

Girl Name #5,579 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ebony is a girl name, recorded for 23 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #5,579
Total SSA Count: 23

Nicknames

Ebo Eby Eboie

Also a Boy Name

Ebony is also used as a boy name, ranked #29527.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ebony

Is Ebony a boy or girl name?

Ebony is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #5579. As a boy name, it is ranked #29527. 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 #5579 in popularity for girl 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 #5579 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ebony

Ebony is a girl name .

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

Ebony is currently ranked #5,579 in popularity for girl 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.