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Apphia

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Pronounced AF-ee-ah /ˈæf.i.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Apphia — a New Testament name, possibly 'increasing, fruitful' (Hebrew) or a Greek term of endearment; etymology debatedLow

In 30 seconds: Devout and vintage: Apphia is a New Testament name — possibly 'increasing, fruitful'. Soft, distinctive, and warm.
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Origin MediumGreek, Hebrew
MeaningFrom Apphia — a New Testament name, possibly 'increasing, fruitful' (Hebrew) or a Greek term of endearment; etymology debated
U.S. rank (2024)#4766 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 225

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419832024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Apphia comes from the New Testament — a Christian woman in Colossae, greeted in Paul's letter to Philemon. The name is possibly 'increasing, fruitful' (Hebrew) or a Greek term of affection (the etymology is debated, which we note). A soft, devout, vintage name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, increasing-fruitful at the (likely) root, and devout.

Did you know? Apphia is a woman greeted in Paul's letter to Philemon — her name is possibly 'increasing, fruitful' (or a Greek endearment); a soft, distinctive Puritan-era name.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Apphia — etymology debated

Variations

AphiaApphiah

Nicknames

Affie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Apphia mean?

Apphia is a New Testament name, possibly 'increasing, fruitful'; the etymology is debated.

How do you pronounce Apphia?

It's said AF-ee-ah /ˈæf.i.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Apphia a boy or girl name?

Apphia is a girl's name.

How popular is Apphia?

Apphia is a rare name in the U.S.

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