Ebany: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ehb-ahny
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Jul 01, 2025 · 2 mins read
Region Origin: North America, Northern Europe
Meaning: A variant of the word

Ebany is a feminine given name derived from the word "ebony, " which refers to a dense black wood. The name has African origins and emerged in the 17th century as the ebony trade flourished between Europe and Africa. Ebany is primarily used as a girl's name and has been gaining popularity for its unique sound and connection to the natural world. The name evokes elegance, and mystery, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a touch of individuality. The earliest known reference to the name Ebany can be found in the 1631 text "A True and Exact History of the Island of Barbados" by Richard Ligon. Ebany Bunker, born in 1713 in Massachusetts, was a prominent figure in the colonial era and involved in the Boston Tea Party. Ebany Fairchild (1815-1892) was a renowned abolitionist and women's rights activist from New York. Ebany Woodson (1854-1925) was an African American educator and community leader from Virginia who founded several schools for black children. Ebany Townsend (1901-1985) was a pioneering aviator and one of the first African American women to earn a pilot's license. More recently, Ebany Rainford-Brent (born 1983) is a former English cricketer and the first black woman to play cricket for England.

Ebany Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Ebany is currently #33060 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Ebany is currently #18836 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Ebany is currently #13713 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Ebany is currently #7873 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Ebany is currently #16434 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Ebany is currently #9433 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

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