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Daphni

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Pronounced DAF-nee /ˈdæf.ni/High

Meaning: A variant spelling of Daphne, from the Greek daphne, 'laurel; bay tree' — the nymph of Greek myth turned into a laurel. Classic and nature-toned.Low

In 30 seconds: A leafy classic: Daphni spells Daphne, 'laurel' (said 'DAF-nee'). Greek, graceful, and nature-toned.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA variant spelling of Daphne, from the Greek daphne, 'laurel; bay tree' — the nymph of Greek myth turned into a laurel. Classic and nature-toned.
U.S. rank (2024)#12432 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 43

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419992024

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

Daphni is a variant of Daphne, Greek for 'laurel; bay tree,' the mythic nymph turned laurel tree. It reads classic and leafy — rare in the U.S. (said 'DAF-nee').

It appears only rarely, next to the more common Daphne. Rare, leafy, and graceful.

Did you know? Daphni respells Daphne, from the Greek for 'laurel; bay tree' — the nymph of myth who became a laurel to escape Apollo — a graceful, nature-toned name (said 'DAF-nee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Daphni — Daphne variant; Greek 'laurel'

Variations

DaphneDaphnieDafne

Nicknames

DaffNini

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daphni mean?

Daphni is a form of Daphne, Greek for 'laurel; bay tree.'

How do you pronounce Daphni?

It's said DAF-nee /ˈdæf.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Daphni a boy or girl name?

Daphni is a girl's name.

How popular is Daphni?

Daphni is a rare name in the U.S.

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