mahogony as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of mahogony

What is the meaning of the name mahogony ?

The baby name mahogony is a Unisex name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /məˈhɑːɡəni/; muh-HOG-uh-nee.

mahogony is English in Origin.

Mahogony is a modern English given name derived from the word mahogany, the richly colored tropical hardwood (genus Swietenia). The English term entered use in the late 1600s, likely via a Caribbean Arawakan/Taíno source; compare Spanish caoba and Portuguese mogno. As a name it carries the wood’s associations with deep reddish‑brown color, luster, and enduring strength, suggesting warmth, elegance, and resilience.

As a given name, Mahogony appears in the United States from the late 20th century onward, part of the nature and color-name trend and especially visible in African American naming styles alongside Ebony, Amber, and Indigo. Usage is primarily feminine but remains technically unisex. Common variants and spellings include Mahogany (standard), Mahogani, Mahoganie, Mahogony (this spelling), and less frequently Mahoganyne. Related imagery and meanings emphasize beauty, luxury, groundedness, and durability.

⚙ mahogony doesn't appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. Names like this are usually very rare, tied to a particular region or tradition, or freshly invented. However you look at it, very few people share it.