Ebony
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Beautiful, pretty, cheerful
Origin: Scottish English
Popularity: Ranked #5452 in 2025 with 23 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Bonnie. Shares the meaning 'Beautiful, pretty, cheerful.'
Similar names: eon, eben, eion, elon, elona, eloni, elonie, elonni
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Ebony? About 1 in 144,717 babies born in 2025 were named Ebony, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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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?
Ebony ranked #5410 in 2025 — given to 23 babies that year.
When was Ebony most popular?
Ebony peaked in 1982 with 2,279 babies registered that year.
Is Ebony a boy or girl name?
Ebony is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Ebonys in registered births are female.
Is the name Ebony rising or falling in popularity?
Ebony has fallen 863 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4547 in 2020 to #5410 in 2025.
How long has Ebony been recorded?
Ebony appears in birth records across 61 years — from 1950 through 2025.