Seraphina
Seraphina is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “burning ones, fiery angels.” It ranked #599 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Seraphina?
seh-rah-FEE-nah
where does the name Seraphina come from?
From the Late Latin Seraphina, after the biblical seraphim, the highest order of angels; it was the name of obscure early martyrs.
While Seraphina has Hebrew and Latin roots meaning 'burning ones' (referring to the highest order of angels), it has been widely adopted across sub-Saharan Africa through Christian missionary influence. It has become a distinctly African-Christian name in many communities, blending celestial imagery with local naming traditions.
how popular is this name?
Seraphina has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 4 years since 2019, and fell outside it for 3. It peaked at #599 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #599 |
| 2024 | #775 |
| 2023 | #967 |
| 2019 | #1000 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Seraphina fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Seraphina?
- Seraphina Affleck (daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner)
- Saint Seraphina (13th-century Italian saint)
what are the nicknames and variants of Seraphina?
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what names are similar to Seraphina?
what names go well with Seraphina?
Sibling names that share Seraphina's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Seraphina
What does the name Seraphina mean?
Seraphina means “burning ones, fiery angels”.
What is the origin of the name Seraphina?
Seraphina comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Serafina.
How popular is the name Seraphina?
Seraphina ranked #599 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Seraphina a boy or girl name?
Seraphina is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Seraphina?
Seraphina is pronounced seh-rah-FEE-nah, with 4 syllables.
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