Porfiria
Meaningpurple · Greek
Porfiria is a Mexican girl name meaning “purple”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Porfiria would score 13 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4).
- GenerationPorfiria peaked in 1921, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryPorfiria first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
US births per million girls, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Porfiria
Porfiria is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “purple”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Emma · whole, universal
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
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- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
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Questions about the name Porfiria
What does the name Porfiria mean?
Porfiria means “purple” and comes from Greek. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Bora (“purple”).
What is the origin of the name Porfiria?
Porfiria is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).
Is Porfiria a boy or girl name?
Porfiria is a girl name.
How popular is the name Porfiria?
Porfiria is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1982. It peaked at #2,048 in 1921, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Porfiria?
If you like Porfiria, you might also like Bora.
What should I know before naming my baby Porfiria?
Porfiria is a Mexican girl name meaning “purple”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.