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Ebony

EB-uh-nee

Popularity

#5472

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

English

Total Births

39,430

Peak Year

#2,315 in 1982

First Recorded

1950

Style

Nature-Inspired, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Refers to the dark, hard wood from the ebony tree. The name symbolizes strength and beauty.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Ebony Haith

    American model and beauty pageant titleholder

  • Ebony Thomas

    American singer-songwriter

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Personality Traits

StrongBeautifulMysteriousElegant

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