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Estefania
GirlSpanish, Greek· “crown (form of Stephanie)”
- Meaning
- crown (form of Stephanie)
- Origin
- Spanish, Greek
- Pronunciation
- es-teh-fah-NEE-uh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #2,129
- US babies 2025
- 88
- Best rank
- #591 (1996)
- Peak year
- 1996
Meaning and origin of Estefania
Estefania is a Spanish and Greek name that means “crown (form of Stephanie)”.
Spanish speakers know Stephanie as Estefania, a name that goes back to the Greek stephanos, 'crown' or 'wreath'. The masculine Stephen honors Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, and the feminine forms spread through Europe in his memory. In Spanish-speaking countries Estefania is a familiar classic with a romantic, flowing sound. It gives bilingual families a name that is recognizable in English as a relative of Stephanie while keeping its own character. Fany, Estef and Tefi are affectionate short forms, and Stefania is the Italian counterpart.
Popularity over time
Estefania first appears in US Social Security records in 1980. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 12 different years, starting in 1991. Its best national rank was #591 in 1996, the same year it reached its highest count of 386 babies. In 2025, 88 babies were named Estefania, and it ranked #2,129 nationally. That is 55% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #8,406 in 1980, #929 in 2000, #1,523 in 2010, and #2,129 in 2025. Of the 7,038 US girls named Estefania since records began, 36% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 2,293 babies. Since 2010, 1,945 more have been named Estefania.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Carli, Myranda, Moesha, Kaela, and Berenice.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Estefania ranked highest in Texas, Tennessee, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #1131 | 24 |
| Tennessee | #1190 | 5 |
| California | #1380 | 17 |
| Georgia | #1609 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Estefania is usually pronounced es-teh-fah-NEE-uh, with four syllables. It has nine letters, starts with E and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Estefania
A few middle names that flow with Estefania: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Estefania
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Estefania mean?
Estefania is a Spanish and Greek name that means “crown (form of Stephanie)”.
What is the origin of the name Estefania?
Estefania has Spanish and Greek roots. Spanish speakers know Stephanie as Estefania, a name that goes back to the Greek stephanos, 'crown' or 'wreath'.
Is Estefania a popular name?
Not especially. Estefania ranked #2,129 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Estefania a boy or girl name?
Estefania is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Estefania?
Estefania is usually pronounced es-teh-fah-NEE-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings