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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Green gemstone
- Origin
- English (modern coinage)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- EM-er-uld
Emerald is a modern English name, coined directly from the word for the green gemstone. It's pronounced EM-er-uld (/ˈɛmərəld/), and for parents wondering, there's no hidden or debated backstory here — the name means exactly what it looks like: the gem itself.
Meaning & Origin of Emerald
Meaning: Green gemstone.
Origin: English (modern coinage).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Emerald
EM-er-uldIPA /ˈɛmərəld/
Popularity of Emerald
Emerald sits at #707 on the SSA's 2024 list with 396 girls given the name that year — and that's both its highest point and its most recent one across SSA records going back to 1904.
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FAQ
What does the name Emerald mean?
Green gemstone. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Emerald?
Emerald is pronounced EM-er-uld (IPA: /ˈɛmərəld/).
Is Emerald a popular name right now?
Emerald is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #707 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1904–2024.)
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