Seraphina

Seraphina - A very unique female name

Seraphina appeared on the charts for the first time in 1996 on position #4697. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Seraphina and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Seraphina? 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 Seraphina. The baby girl name Seraphina was given to 457 baby girls in 2025, ranking #595 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,852 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Seraphina peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 595.

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Seraphina is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Seraphina is currently topping the baby name charts in West Virginia at position #301 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #917.

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 Seraphina is where you live.

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Seraphina origin and meaning

Hebrew, via Latin

Burning ones; feminine form from the seraphim, the fiery angels of Hebrew tradition

Seraphina is built on the seraphim, the highest order of angels, whose Hebrew root suggests burning. Long vanishingly rare, it entered modern American use in 1996 and reached its peak in 2025 as elaborate vintage names returned.

Attested etymology

Seraphina is a 9 letter name with 4 syllables.

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

Similar to Seraphina

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

Serafina / 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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Even more about Seraphina

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 Seraphina 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 Seraphina?

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

sair-uh-FEE-nuh · /sɛrəˈfinə/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Serafina — F-spelling variant used in Italian and Spanish

Nicknames: SeraFina

Famous bearers

• Seraphina Picquery — President of the magical congress in Fantastic Beasts (Fictional, 2016) Fictional

Style

BiblicalVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Seraphina for its angelic drama and romantic length, with Sera as an everyday softener. It feels luxurious and literary.

Worth knowing

• A long, grand name that will almost always be shortened