Stephania

Meaning & origin

Stephania is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'crown.' First recorded in the United States in 1898, the name reached its peak popularity in 1916, when it ranked highest among years. Since then, its use has generally declined, with recent decades showing a falling trajectory. By 2025, the name ranked 7491, with roughly 1 in every 114,805 newborns receiving it. While the name has never been widespread enough to appear among top state rankings, it has maintained a steady, if low, presence throughout the 20th and early 21st centuries. Stephania is a less common variant of Stephanie, offering a slightly more distinctive choice for parents drawn to the classic 'crown' meaning.

Stephania is the Latinized feminine form of Stephanos (Greek, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'). It entered English via the New Testament, where Stephen was the first Christian martyr. The name has been used across Europe in various forms, though Stephania itself has remained less common than Stephanie in English-speaking countries.