Holding steady.
Popularity of Tifani since 1967
Babies named Tifani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 215 |
| 1980s | 310 |
| 1990s | 227 |
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tifani is a modern spelling variant of Tiffany, a name that saw a surge in popularity during the 1980s. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1967 and reached its peak in 1981. While its statistical rank is currently null due to very low usage, the name has been given to a small but steady number of girls each year. The original name Tiffany, meaning 'manifestation of God' from Greek Theophania, was traditionally associated with the Epiphany. This phonetic spelling reflects a trend toward simplified, straightforward naming styles. The name remains firmly associated with girls and has a stable trajectory, suggesting it is a familiar but uncommon choice.
Tifani is a modern spelling variant of Tiffany, which itself comes from the Greek Theophania, a compound of 'theos' (god) and 'phainein' (to show). The name was traditionally given to girls born on the Feast of the Epiphany, celebrating the manifestation of Christ to the Magi. Tiffany gained popularity in the 1980s, and Tifani emerged as a simplified phonetic spelling during that same period.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tiff, Tiffy, Ani
Sibling names for Tifani
Names that share Tifani's style, for a brother or sister.
