Seraphina
Meaningburning, fiery · Hebrew
- US rank
- #599
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #599 in 2025
489 babies were named Seraphina in the US in 2025. It has climbed 672 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1916–2025
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 Seraphina you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,287 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Seraphina, 489 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Seraphina would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySeraphina first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearSeraphina is at its all-time high right now: #599 in 2025.
- Then vs nowSeraphina is 35× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 113,636 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 3,287.
- TrendSeraphina has climbed 672 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #599. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedSeraphina is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #273, followed by New Mexico (#296) and Idaho (#308). It's in the top 1,000 in 33 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Seraphina means “burning, fiery”.
About the name Seraphina
Seraphina is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “burning, fiery”. It has 9 letters and 4 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Seraphina for girls from 1916 to 2025, in 40 of those 110 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #599 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #599, with 489 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.4 | 701,754 girls |
| 1980s | 1.7 | 581,395 girls |
| 1990s | 4.4 | 226,757 girls |
| 2000s | 18 | 54,171 girls |
| 2010s | 107 | 9,356 girls |
| 2020s | 182 | 5,480 girls |
Other spellings of Seraphina
More Hebrew girl names
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Sadie · princess
Questions about the name Seraphina
What does the name Seraphina mean?
Seraphina means “burning, fiery” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Seraphina?
Seraphina has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Seraphina a boy or girl name?
Seraphina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Seraphina?
Seraphina ranked #599 for US girls in 2025, given to 489 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#599).