Ebony
Meaning: Beautiful, pretty, cheerful
Origin: Scottish English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #233
Total births: 1,553
History: Ebony peaked in the 2000s in Australia. The dark wood's name has a rich, beautiful character. Ebony represents the multicultural dimension of Australian naming — names that celebrate beauty in all its forms.
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| Current rank (2006) | #85 |
| Babies named Ebony in 2006 | 91 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,553 |
| Peak year | 2002 (135 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #56 |
| Years in records | 1993–2006 (14 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 21 spots |
Frequently asked about Ebony
What does the name Ebony mean?
Ebony means “Beautiful, pretty, cheerful” from Scottish English roots.
What is the origin of the name Ebony?
Ebony has Scottish English origin. The traditional meaning is “Beautiful, pretty, cheerful”.
How popular is Ebony in Australia?
Ebony ranked #85 in Australia in 2006 — given to 91 babies that year.
When was Ebony most popular?
Ebony peaked in 2002 with 135 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Ebony a boy or girl name?
Ebony is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Ebonys in registered births are female.
Is the name Ebony rising or falling in popularity?
Ebony has fallen 21 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #64 in 2001 to #85 in 2006.
How long has Ebony been recorded in Australia?
Ebony appears in birth records in Australia across 14 years — from 1993 through 2006.