BABY NAMES
Sapphire
Greek
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 Unisex
This gem-inspired name is more offbeat than Ruby or Pearl, but it has a bright, attention-getting vibe, and it's particularly apt for a girl born in September.

Variations
Safire, Sapheria, Saphira, Saphire, Saphyra, Saphyre, Sapira, Sappha, Sapphyre, Safira, Sephira, Saffire, Saffira
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
Sapphire
About name popularity rankings
You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.