The baby name Daphni is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdæfni/ (DAF-nee).
Daphni is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Daphni is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdæfni/ (DAF-nee).
Daphni is Greek in Origin.
Daphni is a modern variant of Daphne (Greek Δάφνη, daphnē), meaning “laurel” or “bay tree.” In myth, the nymph Daphne escaped Apollo by being transformed into a laurel, which then became his sacred tree; hence the name carries associations with victory, poetic inspiration, and steadfastness, from the laurel wreaths of the ancient world. Pronounced DAF-nee, Daphni preserves the sound while offering an alternative spelling.
Usage of Daphne appears in English from the 17th century, with revivals in the late 19th–20th centuries; Daphni itself remains rare and feels contemporary, echoing Greek toponymic spellings such as Dafni/Daphni. International variants include Daphne (English, French, Dutch), Daphné/Daphnée (French), Dafni (Greek), Dafna (Hebrew), and Dafne (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese). Related meaning names include Laurel and Laura. Daphni suits parents seeking a mythic, nature-rooted choice with a distinctive finish.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #641 | 5 | 11,648 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #910 | 7 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Daphni is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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