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Stefania
Pronounced steh-FAH-nee-ah /stɛˈfɑ.ni.ɑ/High
Meaning: Crown, garland, that which surrounds; Italian and Polish feminine of Stephen, from Greek stephanosHigh
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Stefania is the feminine of Stephen in Italian, Polish, and several other European languages — all from Greek stephanos, 'crown, garland', the wreath of victory; St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, fixed the name in every European calendar. The form has dressed centuries of Italian countesses and Polish heroines.
In the U.S. it arrived with Italian and Polish immigration and stayed rare while Stephanie boomed midcentury. Today Stefania reads as the more glamorous, continental sister — with Stefi and Fania waiting as nicknames.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Stefania Sandrelli (1946-)Italian actress of Seduced and Abandoned and The Conformist
- ★Stefania Belmondo (1969-)Italian cross-country skier and two-time Olympic gold medalist
- ★Stefanía Fernández (1990-)Venezuelan model crowned Miss Universe 2009
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Stefania mean?
Stefania is the Italian and Polish feminine of Stephen, from Greek stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.
How do you pronounce Stefania?
It's said steh-FAH-nee-ah /stɛˈfɑ.ni.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Stefania a boy or girl name?
Stefania is a girl's name; Stefan and Stefano are masculine counterparts.
How popular is Stefania?
Stefania is rare in the U.S. and a steady classic in Italy and Poland.