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Stephania

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Pronounced steh-FAH-nee-ah /stɛˈfɑ.ni.ə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Stephanie — from Greek stephanos, 'a crown; a garland; that which surrounds'Low

In 30 seconds: Crown; garland: Stephania is a form of Stephanie. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'steh-FAH-nee-ah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA form of Stephanie — from Greek stephanos, 'a crown; a garland; that which surrounds'

U.S. rank (2024)#7525 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1916

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,314

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

Stephania is a form of Stephanie — from Greek stephanos, 'a crown; a garland; that which surrounds' (the feminine of Stephen). A lyrical, classic name (said 'steh-FAH-nee-ah'; nickname Steph).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Slavic families. Rare, a-crown at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Stephanie comes from Greek stephanos, 'a crown; a garland' — Stephania is a form, lyrical and classic (said 'steh-FAH-nee-ah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Stephanie — Greek etymology

Variations

StephanieStefaniaEstefania

Nicknames

Steph

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Stefania— the Italian/Polish form

Stephanie— the standard form

Estefania— the Spanish form

Stefani— a sound-neighbor Stef- girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stephania mean?

Stephania is a form of Stephanie — Greek 'a crown; a garland'.

How do you pronounce Stephania?

It's said steh-FAH-nee-ah /stɛˈfɑ.ni.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Stephania a boy or girl name?

Stephania is a girl's name.

How popular is Stephania?

Stephania is a rare name in the U.S.