What does the name Emerald mean?

The name Emerald means "Green gemstone".

What is the origin of the name Emerald?

Emerald is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Emerald?

In 2023, 396 babies were named Emerald in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Is Emerald a girl's name?

Yes, Emerald is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Emerald

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Births Last Year: 396 ↗

All-Time Total: 9,129

Peak Year: 2024

Emerald is derived from the Greek word "smaragdos," meaning green gemstone. It is also associated with the vibrant green color of the gemstone itself.

Notable Namesakes

Emerald Fennell - Actress, writer, director, "Promising Young Woman"
Emerald Rose Lewis - Actress, "The L Word"
Emerald O'Brien - Actress, "The Young and the Restless"

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Emerald

Maddison Allison Emilee Katherine Adelynn Bellamy Adelyn Maria

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Emerald

Zachariah Tony Josiah Alijah Axel Royce Ace Elijah

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Emerald

Giada Jada Jade Jaeda Jaida Jayda Jayde

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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