UK girl's name
Steffani
Feminine form of Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland" in Greek.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Steffani is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Steffani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3912, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 2000. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Steffani. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Steffani ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Steffani.
- • Steffani ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #634 in 1991.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Steffani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3912
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Steffani mean?
The name Steffani has its roots in the Latin language and is derived from the word "Stephanus," which means "crown" or "wreath." It is a feminine form of the masculine name Stephen or Steven. The name first appeared in ancient Roman times and was initially associated with early Christian martyrs.
In the 4th century AD, the name Steffani gained prominence with the veneration of Saint Stephanos, one of the first deacons of the Christian church and a martyr for his faith. His story is recounted in the Acts of the Apostles, where he was stoned to death for preaching the word of God. This association with a revered saint contributed to the widespread use of the name among early Christian communities.
The name Steffani has been spelled in various ways throughout history, including Stefania, Stefanie, and Stephanie. It has been popularized in different regions, with notable variations in spelling and pronunciation. In Italy, the name is commonly spelled Stefania, while in Germany, it is often written as Stefanie.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Steffani can be found in the writings of the 9th-century Italian scholar and historian Paul the Deacon, who mentioned a woman named Steffani in his work "Historia Langobardorum" (History of the Lombards).
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Steffani. One of the most famous was Steffani Germanica (c. 975-1002), the second wife of the Holy Roman Emperor Otto III. Another prominent figure was Steffani of Thuringia (c. 1170-1248), a Benedictine abbess and mystic known for her visions and spiritual writings.
In the realm of arts and literature, Steffani Arrigo (1654-1740) was an Italian composer and diplomat who made significant contributions to the development of opera. Steffani Joanne (1880-1936), an American writer and feminist, was also notable for her advocacy of women's rights and her literary works.
The name Steffani has also been associated with figures in various fields, such as Steffani Quintini (1801-1857), an Italian botanist and naturalist, and Steffani Zweig (1932-2014), a German-American author and artist.
These examples demonstrate the rich history and cultural significance of the name Steffani, which has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and eras, each leaving their mark on the world in their own unique way.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Steffani over time
The chart below shows babies named Steffani registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2000. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Steffani, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2000, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Steffani by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Steffani was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3912 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Steffani is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Steffani. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Steffani ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #634 in 1991.
Across the UK
Steffani in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#634 in 1991
2 years of NRS records, 10 total registered
Related
Names similar to Steffani
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- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Steffani: questions and answers
How popular is the name Steffani in the UK right now?
In 2000, Steffani was ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Steffani most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Steffani in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Steffani?
Feminine form of Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland" in Greek.
How many people are called Steffani in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Steffani across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 10 more in Scotland.
Where is Steffani most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Steffani ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #634 in 1991. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.