Emerald

Emerald - A very unique female name

Emerald appeared on the charts for the first time in 1979 on position #3186. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Emerald and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Emerald? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Emerald. The baby girl name Emerald was given to 341 baby girls in 2025, ranking #726 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,822 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Emerald peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 704.

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Emerald is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Emerald is currently topping the baby name charts in Nevada at position #348 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,462.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Emerald is where you live.

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Emerald origin and meaning

English word name, from Greek via Old French

The green gemstone — English emerald, from Greek smaragdos, a green precious stone

Emerald is a jewel name taken straight from the gemstone, the birthstone for May. In U.S. data since 1979, it has climbed recently to its peak in 2024 as gem and nature names have grown.

Attested etymology

Emerald is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Emerald, pop culture references for the name Emerald and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Emerald

We've found the following names that sound similar to Emerald, sorted by popularity.

Emerly / Emerlynn / Emerlyn / Emrielle /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Emerald

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Emerald a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Emerald?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EM-er-uld · /ˈɛmərəld/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Emeraude — French form of the word, rarely used as a name in the U.S.

Nicknames: EmEmmy

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

NatureWord name

Why parents choose it

Parents pick Emerald for a vivid green jewel image that feels bolder than Ruby or Pearl.

Worth knowing

• Strongly associated with the Wizard of Oz's Emerald City for some
• No settled nickname — Emmy is the usual shortening