Girl · #16,513 in 2026

Ebany

Name: Popularity of the name Ebany in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ebany, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,513

Peak Rank

#9,264 (2004)

Total Babies

122

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1985

First Year

2014

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#9264

Peak Rank

122

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ebany

Ebany first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1985, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 11 Ebanys were born — ranking #9,264 that year. As of 2026, Ebany ranks #16,513 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 122 Ebanys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ebany

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ebany is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ebony
Ebonie
Ebano
Eboni
Ebon
Eben
Epona
Eban
Ebonies
Abena
Ebben
Abana

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ebany

What does the name Ebany mean?

Ebany is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ebany in 2026?

In 2026, Ebany ranks #16,513 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ebany most popular?

Ebany reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #9,264 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Ebany a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ebany is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Ebany?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ebany include Ayano, Ceci, Annete. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ebany

Ebany is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 122 births in the dataset. Ebany's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #9,264. Use the chart and map above to compare Ebany's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.