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Seraphina is a feminine name used in English and German. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Feminine form of the Late Latin name Seraphinus, derived from the biblical word seraphim, which was Hebrew in origin and meant ‘fiery ones’. This was the name of a 13th-century Italian saint who made clothes for the poor." It ranked #600 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, feminine form of the Late Latin name Seraphinus, derived from the biblical word seraphim, which was Hebrew in origin and meant ‘fiery ones’. This was the name of a 13th-century Italian saint who made clothes for the poor. The entry lists its usage as English (Rare), German (Rare), Late Roman.
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Popularity
Seraphina ranked #600 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #600 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Seraphina mean?
Seraphina means "fiery ones", according to Behind the Name.
Is Seraphina a popular name?
Seraphina ranked #600 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Seraphina a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Seraphina appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Seraphina — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
