Serafina
Girl name · Hebrew · Italian · Latin · Spanish
Meaningfiery one · Hebrew
- US rank
- #1,022
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #1,022 in 2025
245 babies were named Serafina in the US in 2025. It has climbed 351 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1901–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Serafina you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,562 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Serafina, 245 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Serafina would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySerafina first shows up in US birth records in 1901, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 124 years since.
- Best yearSerafina is at its all-time high right now: #1,022 in 2025.
- Then vs nowSerafina is 11× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 72,464 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 6,562.
- TrendSerafina has climbed 351 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,022. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedSerafina is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #263, followed by Connecticut (#322) and New York (#350). It's in the top 1,000 in 7 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Serafina means “fiery one”. Our records link it to Hebrew, Italian and Latin roots.
About the name Serafina
Serafina is a girl name of Hebrew, Italian and Latin origin meaning “fiery one”. It has 8 letters and 4 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Serafina for girls from 1901 to 2025, in 112 of those 125 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,022 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,022, with 245 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesItalian namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 13 | 75,630 girls |
| 1910s | 13 | 78,493 girls |
| 1920s | 16 | 61,350 girls |
| 1930s | 8.5 | 117,647 girls |
| 1940s | 5.2 | 192,308 girls |
| 1950s | 2.1 | 480,769 girls |
| 1960s | 4.9 | 203,666 girls |
| 1970s | 5.7 | 176,678 girls |
| 1980s | 5.1 | 195,695 girls |
| 1990s | 9.7 | 102,881 girls |
| 2000s | 25 | 39,463 girls |
| 2010s | 67 | 14,872 girls |
| 2020s | 112 | 8,957 girls |
Other spellings of Serafina
More Hebrew girl names
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Questions about the name Serafina
What does the name Serafina mean?
Serafina means “fiery one” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Serafina?
Serafina has Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Serafina a boy or girl name?
Serafina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Serafina?
Serafina ranked #1,022 for US girls in 2025, given to 245 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,022).