Emerald

Gem name; Persian

"green"

Emerald Origin and Meaning

The name Emerald is a girl's name of Persian origin meaning "green".

Emerald is the intriguing color and jewel name of the deep green stone treasured as far back as ancient Egypt — it's supposed to open one's heart to wisdom and to love and be good for strengthening relationships — which could make for an interesting, unusual name, particularly with the popularity of so many Em-starting names.

Emerald is the birthstone of May, making it extra appropriate for a girl born in that month. Some pleasant associations: the Emerald Isle and the Emerald City.

Esmeralda is the Spanish version.

Emerald Rank in US Top 1000

# 707 in the US

Emerald Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1557 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Emerald

• 707 US 2024
• 1557 Nameberry 2025
• 29 Unique 2018
• 600 Future 2028

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Famous People Named Emerald

• Maud Alice "Emerald" Cunard American,British socialite
• Emerald Fennell English actress and author
• Emerald Zellers American beauty queen
• Emerald Ignacio aka DriftGirl America actress, model and racing driver
• Caro Emerald stage name of Caroline Esmeralda van der Leeuw, Dutch pop singer

The name Emerald in Pop Culture

• Emerald Sustrai character in web series RWBY
• Emerald aka Green Esmeraude character in anime Sailor Moon
• Emerald Empress character in DC Comics
• Emerald City location in book/film "The Wizard of Oz,” also a nickname for the city of Seattle
• Emerald Isle nickname for Ireland
• Emerald Star alias of the main character in Jacqueline Wilson's "Hetty Feather" series

International Variations of the name Emerald

• Esmeralda Spanish
• Emeraldina Spanish
• Emeralda Spanish
• Emeraude French
• Emelda Spanish