Rising since 1986, #599 for girls today.
Popularity of Seraphina since 1916
Babies named Seraphina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 79 |
| 2000s | 342 |
| 2010s | 1,864 |
| 2020s | 1,773 |
Meaning & origin
Seraphina entered the United States Social Security records in 1916 and has seen a remarkable resurgence in recent decades. After years of obscurity, the name began climbing in popularity in 1986 and has been on a steady upward trajectory ever since. In 2025, it ranked 599th overall, with approximately 1 in every 3287 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak year remains 2025, indicating continued growth. Seraphina is most popular in West Virginia, New Mexico, and Idaho, reflecting its appeal across diverse regions. The name's angelic associations and melodic sound have made it a favorite among parents seeking a name that is both distinctive and steeped in spiritual history.
Seraphina is the feminine form of the Latin Seraphinus, itself derived from the Hebrew seraphim (plural of seraph), meaning "fiery one" or "burning one." The seraphim are described in the Book of Isaiah as six-winged celestial beings surrounding the throne of God. The name entered English usage through Christian tradition and gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Catholic communities.
Where Seraphina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sera, Fina, Phina, Sephie
Sibling names for Seraphina
Names that share Seraphina's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Genevieve, Arabella, Juliette, Celeste, Theodosia, Amore, Angelena, Angelic, Angelica, Anjelica, Augustina, Aurelia, Azariah, Calista, Callista, Caprice, Carlotta, Celestia, Celestina, Celestine, Cerenity, Christianna, Clementina, Cleopatra, Clorinda, Delphia, Demetria, Devina, Drusilla, Eliyanah, Elvina, Elysia, Esmeralda, Evangelina, Evangeline, Faustina, Felicitas, Halo, Isadora, Lavenia, Lavinia, Lavonia, Lorelei, Lucina, Marcelina, Mazikeen, Myranda, Octavia, Priscilla, Rowena, Roxana, Sophronia, Violetta, Adessa, Adrienna, Alandria, Alydia, Amariana, Amorah, Anaid, Angelis, Angellica, Anicia, Antasia, Arcadia, Arietta, Arista, Artavia, Astoria, Audreanna, Aurianna, Aviona, Azora, Belladonna, Beronica, Capitola, Carmilla, Cattaleya, Cirilla, Constantina, Daviana, Delphina, Demitria, Eleora, Equilla, Esmerelda, Eufemia, Everlena, Evianna, Ezabella, Ezmeralda, Fidelia, Gloriana, Isidora, Jayliana, Jazariah, Kallista, Lacretia, Lavena, Lazaria, Letisia, Leylanie, Lilyth, Loreli, Meridian, Myangel, Princella, Priscillia, Quintessa, Raiven, Romayne, Rosabella, Sapphira, Sedonia, Selenia, Severa, Sidonia, Sylvana, Talulah, Titania, Xylia, Zemirah, Zoriah, Adilenne, Adriannah, Adriella, Aeliana, Aerabella, Aerianna, Aeriel, Aerith, Aireana, Airyanna, Aleera, Alessandria, Alixandra, Almadelia, Alyria, Amarilys, Amarissa, Ambriel, Amelda, Amiliana, Anael, Anastashia, Angeleena, Angelice, Angelik, Angelisse, Angellina, Angelyne, Annalisia, Anthonella, Anysia, Apolonia, Araminta, Ariabella, Ariellah, Arriel, Artesia, Astella, Atavia, Aubreyana, Auriana, Auriella, Azarie, Bellatrix, Calianna, Castella, Catalea, Celenia, Celest, Chalice, Christabella, Cristabel, Demiana, Demonica, Elanora, Eliannah, Evangela, Evangelene, Galileah, Haidee, Irianna, Iridessa, Jaeliana, Jaylianna, Joscelin, Kalandra, Kataleia, Klaryssa, Lissandra, Lorilei, Lumina, Lunabella, Lunabelle, Luvinia, Marciana, Morningstar, Mylene, Narcissa, Perpetua, Raguel, Ravenna, Roselina, Sabriel, Saphira, Sebastiana, Seraphim, Trinita, Ulyssa, Valaria, Vitalia, Yvaine, Zarianna, Zeriah, Allyssia, Analese, Evangaline, Shekina, Airiel, Alencia, Amaranta, Amilliana, Amoree, Amoreena, Amoria, Anatasia, Angeliah, Anjelika, Anori, Arielly, Armenia, Armina, Aroura, Arrabella, Arsenia, Asherah, Astrea, Athenia, Avangelina, Azaleya, Brietta, Cateleya, Christasia, Cordella, Cortana, Daleyssa, Darriona, Desarie, Destina, Dezaria, Domini, Elinora, Elisabella, Ellaria, Elvenia, Elysium, Emera, Emerita, Evangelyne, Evanora, Evoleht, Ezmerelda, Genevra, Hermenia, Hilinai, Illyria, Irelia, Iridiana, Jalexus, Jewelianna, Julianah, Kattaleia, Kazaria, Kordelia, Krystianna, Lillyth, Loreley, Luciella, Lucilia, Lunafreya, Lylith, Maclovia, Merlina, Milady, Mirage, Mirajane, Morganna, Penelopi, Philena, Quentina, Quintara, Raphaella, Reianna, Romilly, Roselynne, Safire, Santoria, Saphyra, Sarabella, Sephira, Syren, Titianna, Velencia, Verania, Victorina, Vyctoria, Zephyra
Brothers: Sebastian, Julian, Theodore, Raphael, Augustus, Alonzo, Amadeus, Aurelius, Azrael, Baltazar, Caspian, Demetrious, Draco, Jericho, Lucian, Marcellus, Maximillian, Octavian, Octavius, Rapheal, Raziel, Angelus, Azarias, Cassiel, Corinthian, Emanual, Geremiah, Isaah, Leovanni, Leviathan, Lucifer, Maxamillion, Maximillion, Maxximus, Mikhael, Pheonix, Ralphael, Sebastion, Sevastian, Valerian, Zadkiel, Zedrick, Alucard, Alyxander, Amenadiel, Azariel, Azarion, Azarius, Azreal, Cyprian, Daviel, Devereaux, Emilian, Ezeriah, Huriel, Legion, Octavion, Octavious, Octavis, Phenix, Remiel, Samael, Tiras, Xavius, Lazarius, Adorian, Amaurie, Antario, Aurelian, Aviyon, Azekiel, Damascus, Dartanion, Davinci, Elonzo, Elysian, Esaiah, Eziel, Lavarius, Macarius, Orlandus, Peregrin, Ramiel, Sariel, Syire, Zyonn
