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Epiphany

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Pronounced eh-PIF-uh-nee /ɛˈpɪf.ə.ni/Medium

Meaning: A word name from Greek epiphaneia ('manifestation, appearance, revelation') — both the Christian feast of the Epiphany and a word for a sudden flash of insight. We note the word origin.Medium

In 30 seconds: A luminous word name: Epiphany means 'a sudden revelation' (said 'eh-PIF-uh-nee'). Bright and rare.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA word name from Greek epiphaneia ('manifestation, appearance, revelation') — both the Christian feast of the Epiphany and a word for a sudden flash of insight. We note the word origin.
U.S. rank (2024)#12529 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 782

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819872024

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

Epiphany is a word name from Greek epiphaneia ('manifestation, revelation'), tied to the Christian feast and to sudden insight. As a girl's name it is rare and luminous (said 'eh-PIF-uh-nee'). Meaningful and bright.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, word-name, and radiant.

Did you know? Epiphany names both the Christian feast of the manifestation and a flash of insight, from Greek 'appearance, revelation' — a rare, radiant given name, which we note.
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Epiphany — Greek epiphaneia; 'manifestation, revelation'; word name

Variations

EpifaniaEpiphaniaTiffany

Nicknames

PiphEffie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Epiphany mean?

Epiphany is Greek for 'manifestation, revelation' — the Christian feast and a flash of insight.

How do you pronounce Epiphany?

It's said eh-PIF-uh-nee /ɛˈpɪf.ə.ni/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Epiphany a boy or girl name?

Epiphany is used here as a girl's name; as a word name it can suit any child.

How popular is Epiphany?

Epiphany is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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