Will my child share the name Seraphina with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 61 UK babies named Seraphina per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Seraphina in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Seraphina becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Seraphina is at its highest recorded position — #634 in 2025, with 61 births. In 2020 it ranked #1,127.

What does the name Seraphina mean?

The name Seraphina has Hebrew origins and means "Fiery ones; the highest order of angels". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.

Is Seraphina a popular baby name in the United States?

Seraphina ranks #778 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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Seraphina is a distinctive choice, ranked #634 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Seraphina in their class.

Origin & Meaning

Hebrew — Fiery ones; the highest order of angels

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UK Rank 2025

#634

US Rank #600

About the Name Seraphina

Seraphina has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 175 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #936 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

The name carries Hebrew roots, where it means "Fiery ones; the highest order of angels". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.

Seraphina is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Seraphina in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #778, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.