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Estefania

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Pronounced uhs-tuh-fuh-NEE-uh /əs.tə.fə.ˈni.ə/Medium

Meaning: Crown, wreathMedium

In 30 seconds: Estefania is a Gascon form related to Stephen, meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'.
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Origin MediumGascon, Catalan
MeaningCrown, wreath
U.S. rank (2024)#2114 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births90 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,949

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619802024

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

History & Origin

Estefania carries the meaning 'crown, wreath', the sense behind the whole Stephen and Stephanie family. Listed here as Gascon, it is the feminine, southern form of names rooted in the Greek 'stephanos' for a crown. The image of a victor's wreath runs through all its relatives.

It has a rich, rolling sound across its four syllables, and its variations span forms like Stephanos and Estebe. The Spanish actress Estefanía de los Santos is one bearer.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Estefania is 'crown, wreath', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Estefania — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

StephonStephanosStepanEstebeEztebe

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Estefanía de los Santos (1975–present)
    Spanish actress from Seville, known for Unit 7 (2012) and The Coffee Table (2022).

If you like Estefania…

Stephanie— The familiar feminine form sharing the 'crown' meaning.
Stephen— The masculine name from the same 'crown, wreath' root.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Estefania mean?

Estefania is usually explained as meaning 'crown, wreath' and is most often linked with Gascon tradition.

How do you pronounce Estefania?

It's commonly said uhs-tuh-fuh-NEE-uh /əs.tə.fə.ˈni.ə/.

Is Estefania a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Estefania is used as a girl name.

How popular is Estefania?

In 2024, Estefania ranked #2114 in the U.S. for girls, with 90 births recorded.