Serafina

Serafina - A very unique female name

Serafina appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #1011. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Serafina and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Serafina? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Serafina. The baby girl name Serafina was given to 195 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1020 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 6,684 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Serafina peaked in popularity 113 years ago in 1913 on position 1011.

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Serafina is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Serafina is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #274 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,417.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Serafina is where you live.

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Serafina origin and meaning

Italian, from Hebrew via Latin

Feminine of Serafino, from the seraphim — the highest order of angels, from Hebrew saraf, 'fiery one'

Serafina is the Italian feminine form of Serafino, built on the seraphim, the fiery six-winged angels of Isaiah's vision. It honours St Serafina, a 13th-century Tuscan girl venerated for her patience in suffering. Always rare in the US, it has risen in the last few years to its highest point in 2025, fitting the taste for long, romantic Italian names.

Attested etymology

Serafina is a 8 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Serafina, pop culture references for the name Serafina and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Serafina

We've found the following names that sound similar to Serafina, sorted by popularity.

Seraphina / Seraphine / Sarafina / Surveen /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Serafina

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Serafina a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Serafina?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

seh-rah-FEE-nah · /sɛrəˈfiːnə/

Around the world

• Serafina (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish
• Serafina (Portuguese) — Used as-is in Portuguese

Spellings and nicknames

• Seraphina — The spelling with -ph-, a separate name in the data and currently the more fashionable one
• Serafine — A rarer -e ending variant

Nicknames: SeraFina

Famous bearers

• Saint Serafina — Italian saint of San Gimignano, venerated for her patience through illness and disability (1238–1253) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Serafina for its angelic meaning and its flowing Italian romance — a more distinctive alternative to Isabella or Seraphina. It feels luminous and dramatic.

Worth knowing

• Seraphina with a -ph- is the more common spelling now, so expect that version by default
• Four syllables will shorten to Sera or Fina