The baby name Emerald is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛmərəld/ (EM-ə-ruld).
Emerald is English in Origin.
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 Fennell 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. |
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:
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