Girl

Emerald

EM-er-ald

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“From Sanskrit 'marakata' via Persian, this precious gem name evokes luxury, healing, and the color associated with nature and renewal. Used as a virtue name since the Victorian era.”

Popularity Over Time

Emerald US popularity rank over timeRank 9425 in 1973 to rank 707 in 2024. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#707#5066#94251904192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #707 in the United States.

Origin

GreekPersianSanskrit

Syllables

3

Nicknames

EmmaEmeryEmai

Style

NatureElegantEtherealBold

Famous Bearers

  • Emerald City (Wizard of Oz)
  • Emerald (character in various media)

Collections

Floral & Botanical → Nature Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 →

Similar Names

Amber

Old English Beautiful But Not Top 100

Jade

Chinese Top 100

Sapphire

Greek Rare & Uncommon

Ruby

Latin Top 100

Sibling Name Ideas

Aurora

Latin Top 50

Asher

Hebrew Top 50

Leo

Latin Top 50

Silas

Latin Top 100

Iris

Greek Top 100

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Works internationally; gem name crosses cultures

People Also Ask

From Sanskrit 'marakata' via Persian, this precious gem name evokes luxury, healing, and the color associated with nature and renewal. Used as a virtue name since the Victorian era.

Emerald is currently ranked #707 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Emerald include Emma, Emery, Emai.

Names that pair beautifully with Emerald include Aurora, Asher, Leo, Silas, Iris.