Stephani

Stephani: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameGerman origin

Meaning and origin of Stephani

  • A female given name.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Stephani, a Latinized patronymic surname from the personal name Stephanus. * Variant spelling of Italian Stefani.

How popular is Stephani?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#391peak rank (1989)
5,305babies since 1880

Since 1880, 5,305 girls in the U.S. have been named Stephani. Its highest rank for girls was #391 in 1989. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Stephani FAQ

What does the name Stephani mean?

A female given name. Borrowed from German Stephani, a Latinized patronymic surname from the personal name Stephanus. * Variant spelling of Italian Stefani.

What is the origin of the name Stephani?

Stephani is listed as a name of German origin.

How popular is the name Stephani?

Since 1880, 5,305 girls in the U.S. have been named Stephani. Its highest rank for girls was #391 in 1989. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Stephani a boy or girl name?

Stephani is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,305 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.