Holding steady.
Popularity of Tiphani since 1971
Babies named Tiphani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 107 |
| 1990s | 131 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tiphani is a modern respelling of the classic name Tiffany, which itself traces back to the Greek Theophania. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1971, reflecting the broader revival of the root name that peaked in 1988. That peak year aligns with the height of Tiffany's popularity in the 1980s decade, when the name ranked in the top 20 nationally. While Tiphani never reached the Top 1000 due to its nonstandard spelling, it remains a recognizable variant. The trajectory has been stable since the 1980s, with consistent but low usage. Unlike many revival names, Tiphani does not have strong ties to any specific state, appearing in scattered birth records nationwide.
Tiphani is a modern respelling of Tiffany, which derives from the Greek name Theophania, meaning manifestation of God. The name was historically given to girls born on the Feast of the Epiphany (January 6), which commemorates the revelation of Christ to the Magi. Tiffany became popular in medieval England and saw a revival in the 1980s, partly due to the popularity of the jewelry brand Tiffany & Co.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tiff, Tiffy, Ani
Sibling names for Tiphani
Names that share Tiphani's style, for a brother or sister.
