How Many People Are Named Sapphira?
Complete statistics for the name Sapphira: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sapphira means 'blue stone' and is a rare gem among female names, with only 1 in 398,731 Americans bearing it. That's just 828 people in the US today, making it a very exclusive choice. The majority, 91%, are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 835 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sapphira Through the Generations
Sapphira emerged as a name in the US in recent years, reaching its peak in 2018 with 62 births. Since then, it has maintained a rising trend, indicating its appeal to modern parents. With an average age of 13, Sapphira is predominantly found among younger individuals, with 764 under-30 and only 71 aged between 30 and 60. This stark age distribution highlights how Sapphira is a name embraced by contemporary families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
📄 About the Name Sapphira
How Many People Have the Name Sapphira?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 828 people in the United States currently share the name Sapphira. That works out to roughly 1 in every 398,731 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sapphira a Common or Rare Name?
Sapphira is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Sapphira Mean?
Sapphira means "blue stone" and comes from Modern American coinage, evoking beauty and rarity origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sapphira in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sapphira Most Popular?
The name Sapphira reached peak popularity in 2018, with 62 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sapphira?
Approximately 828 people named Sapphira live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 835. That works out to roughly 1 in 398,731 Americans.
Is Sapphira a rare name?
Sapphira is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 398,731 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sapphira mean?
Sapphira means "blue stone" and comes from Modern American coinage, evoking beauty and rarity origins.
Is Sapphira more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sapphira are male and 100% are female.
When was Sapphira most popular?
Sapphira peaked in 2018 with 62 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.