Estefania
- Pronunciation
- [Es-te-fa-ni-a]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Feminine Of Stephan.
- Origin
- Spanish
About the Name Estefania
Estefania is a Spanish feminine form of Stephen, descended from the Greek stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland." Elegant and flowing, it carries the regal sense of a crown of honor along with a distinctly romantic Iberian rhythm, its five syllables giving it a graceful, melodic sweep that resonates across the Spanish-speaking world. Few names pair so noble a meaning with so lyrical a sound.
The name belongs to a long tradition of feminine forms of Stephen flourishing in Spanish and Latin American naming, where its meaning of a victor's crown lends it dignity and beauty. Its musical cadence and noble sense have made it a beloved classic, appealing to families who want a name with cultural depth and a touch of grandeur. For Spanish-speaking parents in particular, it offers a richly ornamental yet authentic choice that honors heritage while sounding undeniably elegant.
Estefania first entered the US Social Security top-1000 in 2000 and appeared through 2005, reaching its peak in 2001 at rank #671. It registered 269 births in 2005 at rank #927, with 236 in 2004 at #1000 and 277 in 2003 at #867, reflecting a presence in the early 2000s before it slipped from the top-1000. Recorded variants include Estefana, Estefani, Estefany, and Estephanie, giving families a range of spellings for this crowning name.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration name data, 1880–2024 (methodology). By Marvin Tang.
Quick Facts About Estefania
US Popularity History (2000–2005)
Annual US births named Estefania by gender, from US Social Security Administration records. Peak year: 2001 with 374 girls named Estefania (girl rank #671 that year).
Where it stands today: in 2005, ranked #927 for girls (269 US births). That's 256 places below its 2001 peak.
Source: US Social Security Administration. Limitations: US birth-certificate data only; names appearing fewer than 5 times in a given year are suppressed for privacy; spelling variants are counted separately. For names that ranked outside the US top 100 before year 2000, only the years they reached the top 100 are shown — the chart may have gaps for less-popular historical names.
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Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estefana | Crowned With Laurels | Female | Spanish |
| Estefani | Feminine Of Stephan. | Female | Spanish |
| Estefany | Feminine Of Stephan. | Female | Spanish |
| Estephanie | Feminine Of Stephan. | Female | Spanish |
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