unisex name
Saphir
sah-FEER (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 678
Saphir is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 17% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2016, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 23,580 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Saphir Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 125 |
| 2010s | 260 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 170 |
How Popular Is Saphir?
In 2025, Saphir was given to 25 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Saphir Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Saphir
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Saphir Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Saphir over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Saphir
- French sah-FEER
Sibling Names for Saphir
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Saphir — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Saphir
How popular is the name Saphir?
In 2025, Saphir was given to 25 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Saphir a girl's or a boy's name?
Saphir is used for both girls and boys. About 17% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Saphir?
Saphir has 2 syllables.
When was Saphir most popular?
Saphir peaked in 2016, when 40 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Saphir a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Saphir currently ranks #1,677 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.