Blue gemstone
Derived from the Greek word 'sappheiros', referring to the precious blue gemstone. It has historically symbolized wisdom, virtue, and good fortune, and is the traditional birthstone for September.
Less common today
Sapphire isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #914 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American author of the novel Push
A gem-based superheroine and partner to Steel · Sapphire & Steel
A Crystal Gem and member of the Garnet fusion · Steven Universe
