Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
“free man” · French
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Serafina
GirlItalian, Hebrew· “fiery ones; from seraphim”
- Meaning
- fiery ones; from seraphim
- Origin
- Italian, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- sehr-uh-FEE-nuh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #1,024
- US babies 2025
- 245
- Best rank
- #1,024 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Serafina
Serafina is an Italian and Hebrew name that means “fiery ones; from seraphim”.
Serafina comes from the Hebrew seraphim, the fiery angels described in the Book of Isaiah as surrounding the throne of God. The root saraph is associated with burning. The name has been used in Italy for centuries, and Saint Serafina, a young woman of San Gimignano, is honored there. It has a graceful, romantic sound and an elegant, old-world charm. Sera, Fina and Sephie make sweet nicknames. The spelling Seraphina is also used in English, while Serafina is the standard form in Italian and Spanish.
Other spellings with the same sound: Seraphina.
Popularity over time
Serafina first appears in US Social Security records in 1901. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,024, and its highest count, 245 babies. Use has grown 83% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,447 in 1920, #4,255 in 1950, #5,834 in 1980, #4,763 in 2000, #2,310 in 2010, and #1,024 in 2025. Of the 3,712 US girls named Serafina since records began, 32% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,086 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Meera, Safa, Adara, Eliyanah, and Eimy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Serafina ranked highest in New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #274 | 31 |
| Connecticut | #347 | 9 |
| New York | #357 | 48 |
| Illinois | #661 | 15 |
| Massachusetts | #752 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Serafina is usually pronounced sehr-uh-FEE-nuh, with four syllables. It has eight letters, starts with S and ends in “-na”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Seraphina.
Middle names for Serafina
A few middle names that flow with Serafina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Serafina
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Lists that include Serafina
- Girl Names That Start with S
- Names That Start with S
- Four-Syllable Girl Names (and Longer)
- Unique Baby Names
- Unique Girl Names
- Girl Names Ending in -A
- Hebrew Baby Names
- Hebrew Girl Names
- Italian Baby Names
- Italian Girl Names
- Names That Mean Fire
- Names That Mean Angel
- Angel Baby Names
- Pretty and Elegant Baby Names
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Serafina mean?
Serafina is an Italian and Hebrew name that means “fiery ones; from seraphim”.
What is the origin of the name Serafina?
Serafina has Italian and Hebrew roots. Serafina comes from the Hebrew seraphim, the fiery angels described in the Book of Isaiah as surrounding the throne of God.
Is Serafina a popular name?
Not especially. Serafina ranked #1,024 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Serafina a boy or girl name?
Serafina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Serafina?
Serafina is usually pronounced sehr-uh-FEE-nuh. 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