Stefania Girl

Popularity: #923 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: steh-FAH-nyah //stɛˈfɑː.ni.ə//

Origin: Italian; Greek

Meaning: Italian: crowned; Greek: crown

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Stefania is of Greek origin, derived from the word 'stephanos,' which means 'crown' or 'garland.' This term was used in ancient Greece to denote a wreath given to victors in athletic competitions or to honor individuals for their achievements. The name evolved through various linguistic stages, first appearing in Latin as 'Stephanus,' and later in Old French as 'Estienne' before being adapted into the Italian form 'Stefano.' The feminine version, Stefania, emerged in the Italian language, reflecting the cultural practice of feminizing male names by adding suffixes.

Historically, the name has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Stephen, who is recognized as the first Christian martyr and is venerated in both the Eastern and Western Christian traditions. His story is recounted in the New Testament, specifically in the Acts of the Apostles, which dates back to the 1st century.

The name gained further prominence through various saints and historical figures across Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages when names derived from biblical figures were widely adopted. Culturally, Stefania carries connotations of honor and victory, resonating with the symbolism of a crown.

This association has made the name appealing in various cultures, particularly in Italy and Eastern Europe, where it has been embraced in literature and art. The name has also been linked to various diminutive forms, such as Stefka or Steffi, which have been used affectionately in different regions.

Overall, Stefania reflects a rich historical and cultural legacy, embodying themes of achievement and reverence.

Famous people named Stefania

In this section, you will find notable people named Stefania. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Stefania who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Stefania who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Stefania Sandrelli is an actress best known for The Conformist, Novecento, and The Family.

Stefania Rocca is an actress best known for The Best of Youth, The Last Kiss, and The Caiman.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Stefania. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Stefania was first seen in the United States in 1901.

Stefania has ranked as high as #4565 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Stefania has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Stefania is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Stefania was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Stefania.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 25 25
2024 46 46
2023 56 56
2022 36 36
2021 48 48
2020 38 38
2019 46 46
2018 50 50
2017 34 34
2016 49 49
2015 46 46
2014 40 40
2013 36 36
2012 42 42
2011 40 40
2010 46 46
2009 48 48
2008 27 27
2007 41 41
2006 47 47
2005 43 43
2004 60 60
2003 51 51
2002 50 50
2001 58 58
2000 51 51
1999 39 39
1998 34 34
1997 45 45
1996 43 43
1995 34 34
1994 51 51
1993 41 41
1992 59 59
1991 56 56
1990 39 39
1989 43 43
1988 38 38
1987 27 27
1986 33 33
1985 34 34
1984 32 32
1983 32 32
1982 36 36
1981 29 29
1980 28 28
1979 28 28
1978 28 28
1977 27 27
1976 15 15
1975 19 19
1974 14 14
1973 28 28
1972 18 18
1971 11 11
1970 24 24
1969 10 10
1968 14 14
1967 10 10
1966 10 10
1965 6 6
1964 11 11
1963 8 8
1961 6 6
1960 9 9
1957 5 5
1955 8 8
1928 6 6
1927 9 9
1925 9 9
1924 17 17
1923 13 13
1922 17 17
1921 23 23
1920 36 36
1919 39 39
1918 36 36
1917 38 38
1916 37 37
1915 24 24
1914 26 26
1913 20 20
1912 12 12
1911 7 7
1910 13 13
1909 11 11
1908 7 7
1906 7 7
1905 5 5
1901 5 5

Top States for Stefania (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 9
43%
NY 7
33%
CA 5
24%