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The baby name Emerald is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛmərəld/ (EM-ə-ruld).

Emerald is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈɛmərəld/ (EM-ə-ruld)

What is the meaning of the name Emerald ?

The baby name Emerald is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛmərəld/ (EM-ə-ruld).

Emerald is English in Origin.

Emerald traces to Greek smaragdos (“green gem”), filtered through Latin smaragdus and Old French esmeraude before settling in Middle English as emeraude/emerald. Denoting the lush green beryl, the name carries meanings of growth, renewal, and enduring love; in Western symbolism it also evokes wisdom, prosperity, and protection. As the May birthstone, Emerald suggests springtime vitality and a vivid, jewel-toned elegance.

As a given name, Emerald appeared sporadically until the late 19th century, when Victorian tastes for nature and gemstone names encouraged occasional use; it has seen periodic revival with modern word-names. The name is chiefly feminine in English-speaking countries but can be unisex. Related forms include Spanish/Portuguese Esmeralda and French Émeraude; rare English spelling Emmerald occurs. Nicknames range from Em and Emmy to Mera. Not to be confused with the distinct Irish name Emer (Éimhear).

Emerald has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Emerald

Emerald Fennell Actor · Born 1985 · United Kingdom Emerald Fennell is a British actor and filmmaker best known for her role as Camilla Parker Bowles in the TV series 'The Crown'. She also gained acclaim for writing and directing the film 'Promising Young Woman', which won her an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Emerald – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2022 #1 935
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
IQ 0 #131 3 3,533
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Girls 0 #149 3 4,216
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
GH 0 #243 6 5,396
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
NG 0 #254 11 5,926
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
Canada Girls 2024 #258 28 2,795
MO Girls 0 #258 6 7,056
AF Boys 0 #272 3 3,535
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
GH Girls 0 #279 46 6,973
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
SA 0 #306 7 10,560
Canada Boys 2018 #327 5 2,587
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PH Girls 0 #335 56 13,098
QA Girls 0 #336 8 15,378
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
MY 0 #347 8 12,352
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
CN Girls 0 #355 5 8,829
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
OM Girls 0 #379 18 15,987
PH Boys 0 #402 7 11,440
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
KW Girls 0 #474 42 19,177
IQ Girls 0 #477 28 11,303
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
LY 0 #521 15 12,703
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
AE Girls 0 #528 26 20,968
SG Girls 0 #530 57 18,916
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
BH 0 #544 10 17,937
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
PS Girls 0 #544 4 10,981
United States Girls 2024 #545 396 8,487
NG Girls 0 #547 255 15,093
HK Boys 0 #554 4 12,905
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
HK Girls 0 #594 22 16,104
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IL Girls 0 #641 5 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #651 4 13,121
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #691 7 13,071
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #740 4 18,093
SY 0 #760 8 11,684
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
United States Boys 2024 #867 26 7,044
NG Boys 0 #872 80 16,906
SA Girls 0 #873 63 25,931
EG Boys 0 #921 5 15,035
EG Girls 0 #944 16 14,742
MY Girls 0 #947 48 24,821
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
PE Girls 0 #1,006 5 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,077 16 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,096 16 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,106 36 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,145 8 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,159 20 25,619
DZ 0 #1,160 17 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,172 12 17,781
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,433 14 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,591 24 28,008

Emerald is popular in 57 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
AE

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People also ask about Emerald

Emerald is predominantly a girl's name.
Emerald is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɛmərəld/ (EM-ə-ruld).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Emeraude, Emeraldine, Emeralda, Emeraldina and Emrald.
Across languages, Emerald has these equivalents: Esmeralda (Spanish/Portuguese), Émeraude (French), Smeralda / Smeraldo (Italian), Zümrüt (Turkish), Zumurrud / Zumurrud (Arabic/Persian transliteration), and 1 more.
Yes, very popular — Emerald ranked #1 in Ireland in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Emerald ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2022).
Emerald's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #291 in 2014 to #258 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 1 notable people named Emerald are in our database, including Emerald Fennell (Actor).