Ebony
EB-uh-nee
Ebony is a girl’s name of English origin, meaning “Refers to the dark, hard wood from the ebony tree. The name symbolizes strength and beauty.”. It currently ranks #5472 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1982.
What Ebony Means
“Refers to the dark, hard wood from the ebony tree. The name symbolizes strength and beauty.”
The Story of Ebony
This name holds the deep, resonant strength of the darkest, hardest wood, a symbol of enduring beauty and power.
Ebony is an English name directly referencing the precious, dark, and exceptionally hard wood from the ebony tree, native to tropical Africa and Asia. This wood has been prized for centuries for its density and lustrous finish, used in fine furniture, musical instruments, and decorative objects. The name gained prominence as a given name in the mid-20th century, particularly within African American communities, symbolizing strength and elegance.
Imagine the feeling of running your hand over polished ebony, its smooth, cool density. This name for your daughter embodies that same profound strength and striking beauty. It’s a name that sounds mysterious and elegant, a whisper of power that you’ll feel every time you say her name, a palpable sense of her inherent magnificence.
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Numerology
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
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#2,315 in 1982
Total Births
39,430
First Recorded
1950
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