Blue gemstone
A modern phonetic spelling of Sapphire, referring to the precious blue gemstone. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word 'sappheiros', which was used to describe various blue stones, most notably the lapis lazuli and the corundum variety we know today.
Less common today
Saffire isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,556 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
An American blues ensemble known as Saffire – The Uppity Blues Women
