Black wood
A modern spelling variant of Ebony, derived from the English word for the dark, heavy heartwood of the ebony tree. It ultimately traces back to the Ancient Greek word 'ebenos' and the Egyptian 'hbny'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Eboni in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Television host and attorney
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright
English international netball player
The same feel as Eboni — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
