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Steffani

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How to Pronounce Steffani

Pronounced STEF-uh-nee /ˈstɛf.ə.ni/Medium

Meaning: Steffani is a variant spelling of Stephanie, the feminine of Stephen, from Greek stephanos, a crown or garland. The double-f, single-final-i styling gives it an Italian look, but the meaning stays the Greek crown of honor. It rode Stephanie's late-century popularity.Medium

In 30 seconds: Steffani is a respelled Stephanie — Greek stephanos, 'crown' (said 'STEF-uh-nee'). It crested around 1990.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningSteffani is a variant spelling of Stephanie, the feminine of Stephen, from Greek stephanos, a crown or garland. The double-f, single-final-i styling gives it an Italian look, but the meaning stays the Greek crown of honor. It rode Stephanie's late-century popularity.
U.S. rank (2015)#16192 ↘ Falling
2015 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 997

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019442015

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

Steffani is a variant of Stephanie, from Greek stephanos, a crown or garland awarded to victors. The double-f, -i ending lends an Italian flavor without changing the meaning. It appeared as one of many creative spellings during Stephanie's long run near the top of the charts.

Steffani crested around 1990, in the later years of Stephanie's popularity, then eased off. A woman given it then is in her thirties now. The standard Stephanie remains far more common, and Steffani reads as a stylish variant of a modern classic.

Did you know? Steffani gives Stephanie a continental twist with its double-f and final -i, a styling shared by the pop star Stefani Germanotta's surname.
Overall data confidence 68%
References — Steffani — Variant of Stephanie; Greek stephanos 'crown'

Variations

StephanieStefaniStephany

Nicknames

SteffSteffi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Steffani mean?

Steffani is a variant of Stephanie, from the Greek 'stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.

How do you pronounce Steffani?

It's said STEF-uh-nee /ˈstɛf.ə.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Steffani a boy or girl name?

Steffani is used as a girl's name, a variant of Stephanie.

How popular is Steffani?

Steffani is an uncommon variant that crested around the turn of the nineteen-nineties among spellings of Stephanie.

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