Seraphina
How to say it: ser-uh-FEE-nuh · /ˌsɛrəˈfinə/
From Hebrew 'saraph' meaning 'burning one'; the seraphim are the highest order of angels in biblical tradition.
Seraphina was the 430th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 489 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #289 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #430 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 489 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,516 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #289 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Right now is the best chapter so far for Seraphina, which crested in the 2020s. At its peak today, continued climbing looks likely over the next few years.
What goes with it
Breathy and soft with a delicate glow, Seraphina finds a companion in Isadora.
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Nicknames
- Sera
- Seraph
- Fina
- Phina
Honouring a Seraphina in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Seraphina is about 1 in 189.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German, Hebrew.
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