The Hebrew name Sapir, meaning 'precious stone' or 'sapphire', is of biblical origin. It appears in the Old Testament as the name of a son of Joktan (Genesis 10:28). The name has gained popularity in recent years and is often associated with the Sapir Academic College in Israel.
"Sapir experienced its peak popularity with eight births each in the years 1993, 2001, and 2002. The name has maintained a steady presence over time, with varying numbers of births from five to nine in other years. Overall, there have been seventy-six Sapirs born since 1993."