UK girl's name
Tiffani
A feminine form of Tiffany, derived from the Greek theophania meaning "manifestation of God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tiffani is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tiffani popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 12 births.
This profile covers 60 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1996 to 2013. 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 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 64 living people in the UK are called Tiffani. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tiffani ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 12 girls were registered as Tiffani.
- • Tiffani ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #558 in 1998.
- • About 64 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tiffani as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
12 births
Estimated living
64
2026
Meaning
What does Tiffani mean?
The name Tiffani is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the surname Tiffany. Tiffany is an English habitational name from the Norman French toponymic name "Tiffauges," which refers to the town of Tiffauges in the Vendée department of France. The town's name is thought to have originated from the Gallo-Latin term "toffalica," meaning "little earth-mound."
The name Tiffani first gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, likely influenced by the renowned jewelry company Tiffany & Co., established in 1837. While the name has ancient roots, there are no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tiffani dates back to the late 16th century, when Tiffany Richardson was born in England around 1592. Another early bearer of the name was Tiffany Bright, an English woman born in 1614.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tiffani. One such person is Tiffani Amber Thiessen, an American actress born in 1974, known for her roles in popular television shows like "Saved by the Bell" and "Beverly Hills, 90210." Another is Tiffani Faison, an American chef and television personality born in 1977, who has appeared on various cooking shows and competitions.
In the world of sports, Tiffani Johnson is an American professional basketball player born in 1984, who has played for several teams in the WNBA. Tiffani Wood is an American professional wrestler born in 1983, known by her ring name Tiffany, who has worked for various promotions, including WWE and TNA.
Lastly, Tiffani Amber Thiessen, an American actress born in 1974, is another notable bearer of the name. She rose to fame for her roles in popular television shows like "Saved by the Bell" and "Beverly Hills, 90210."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tiffani over time
The chart below shows babies named Tiffani registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tiffani, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tiffani by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tiffani 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5435 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4086 | 17 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2160 | 33 | 4 |
Geography
Where Tiffani is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Tiffani. 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.
Tiffani ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #558 in 1998.
Across the UK
Tiffani in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#558 in 1998
1 years of NRS records, 4 total registered
Related
Names similar to Tiffani
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Tiffani: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tiffani in the UK right now?
In 2013, Tiffani was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tiffani most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 12 babies registered as Tiffani in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tiffani?
A feminine form of Tiffany, derived from the Greek theophania meaning "manifestation of God".
How many people are called Tiffani in the UK?
A total of 60 babies have been registered as Tiffani across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 4 more in Scotland.
Where is Tiffani most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Tiffani ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #558 in 1998. 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.