Emerald \e-mera-ld, em(e)-rald\ as a girl's name is of English origin, and the meaning of Emerald is "precious gemstone". Jewel name. See also Pearl, Ruby and Diamond. Esmeralda is the Spanish form. Emerald is the birthstone for May. English socialite Emerald Cunard.

Emerald has 4 variant forms: Emeralda, Emeraldina, Emeraude and Esmeralda.

For more information, see also the related name Emmarald.

Baby names that sound like Emerald are Amarilla and Amarilis.