Holding steady.
Popularity of Epifania since 1892
Babies named Epifania per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Epifania's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 62 |
| 1920s | 171 |
| 1930s | 116 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Epifania is a Italian and Spanish name drawn directly from the Epiphany, the Christian feast observed on January 6 that commemorates the Magi's visit to the infant Jesus. In the United States, the name first appeared in Social Security records in 1892, which also marks its peak year of usage. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, and the one-in-N statistic is unavailable, reflecting its extreme rarity. The name's trajectory has been stable throughout its history, with no revival in recent decades. The top states where the name has appeared are not available, likely due to its low frequency. Among names of similar cultural and religious background, Epifania stands out as an uncommon but historically rooted choice.
Epifania is the Italian and Spanish form of the Greek name Epiphaneia, derived from epiphainein meaning 'to manifest' or 'to appear.' In Christian tradition, the name refers to the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6, celebrating the revelation of Christ to the Magi. The name has been used in Italy and Spain since the Middle Ages, often given to girls born on or near the feast day.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fania, Pia, Epi
Variants: Epiphany
Sibling names for Epifania
Names that share Epifania's style, for a brother or sister.
