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The baby name Stefania is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˌstɛˈfɑːniə/ (steh-FAH-nee-ə); Italian/Spanish: /steˈfaːnja/ or /esteˈfanja/ (steh-FAHN-ya).

Stefania is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: English: /ˌstɛˈfɑːniə/ (steh-FAH-nee-ə); Italian/Spanish: /steˈfaːnja/ or /esteˈfanja/ (steh-FAHN-ya)

What is the meaning of the name Stefania ?

The baby name Stefania is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˌstɛˈfɑːniə/ (steh-FAH-nee-ə); Italian/Spanish: /steˈfaːnja/ or /esteˈfanja/ (steh-FAHN-ya).

Stefania is Greek in Origin.

Stefania is the pan‑European feminine form of Stephen, ultimately from Greek Stephanos “crown, wreath,” a symbol of victory and honor. In Greek it appears as Στεφανία (Stefanía) and entered Latin as Stephania; the name spread with Christian devotion to Saint Stephen, the first martyr, giving it a venerable, triumphal aura.

Attested across medieval and modern records, Stefania has been used widely in Italy, Poland, Greece, Romania, and Slavic countries; Iberian forms include Estefanía (Spanish) and Estefânia (Portuguese), borne by figures such as Queen Estefânia of Portugal. Related variants include Stephanie (English/French), Stefanie (German/Dutch), Štefánia/Ștefania (Slovak/Hungarian/Romanian), and Russian Стефания (Stefaniya). Diminutives range from Stefi/Stefy and Nia (Italian/Greek) to Stefa/Stefcia (Polish), Fani/Fany (Spanish/Portuguese), and Stesha/Stefa (Slavic). The name experienced periodic revivals in the 19th and late 20th centuries, balancing classical roots with contemporary polish.

Stefania has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Stefania

Stefania Sandrelli Actor · Born 1946 · Italy Stefania Sandrelli is an Italian actress best known for her roles in films like 'Divorce Italian Style' and 'The Conformist'. She became a prominent figure in Italian cinema during the 1960s and 1970s. Her performances have left a lasting impact on the film industry. Stefania Casini Actor · Born 1948 · Italy Stefania Casini is an Italian actress best known for her role in the classic horror film 'Suspiria' directed by Dario Argento. She has also appeared in 'Blood for Dracula' and '1900', showcasing her versatility in both horror and historical drama genres. Stefania Rocca Actor · Born 1971 · Italy Stefania Rocca is an Italian actress best known for her role in the film 'Nirvana' directed by Gabriele Salvatores. She has also appeared in 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' alongside Matt Damon and Jude Law. Born in 1971, Stefania has made a significant mark in both Italian and international cinema.
Stefania LaVie Owen Actor · Born 1997 · United States Stefania LaVie Owen is a New Zealand-American actress best known for playing Dorrit Bradshaw in The Carrie Diaries. She also appeared as Puddle Kadubic in Running Wilde.

Stefania – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2022 #1 — 422
IT Girls 0 #19 121,813 9,415
MD 0 #34 1 434
IT 0 #39 8,025 4,183
MT 0 #41 3 1,767
LU 0 #59 8 2,830
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
AO 0 #76 2 2,729
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
BG 0 #81 2 1,799
GR Girls 0 #89 196 6,293
MD Girls 0 #91 2 865
GR 0 #99 36 3,911
EC 0 #101 15 2,502
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
MT Girls 0 #108 44 3,773
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
CY Girls 0 #112 10 3,755
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
PL Girls 0 #122 826 5,096
EC Girls 0 #127 123 3,650
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
EE Girls 0 #139 4 1,888
LU Girls 0 #149 37 4,850
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
UY 0 #166 12 2,477
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
AR 0 #175 12 2,915
Sweden Girls 2022 #177 3 1,568
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
PL 0 #184 29 2,600
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
BG Girls 0 #190 34 3,559
AO Girls 0 #196 14 4,575
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
CO Girls 0 #211 3,865 16,140
AL Girls 0 #219 9 4,141
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
HU Girls 0 #221 5 3,308
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
NA Girls 0 #234 4 7,146
EC Boys 0 #245 2 3,322
JP Girls 0 #248 4 6,592
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
Canada Girls 2024 #278 8 2,795
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
HR Girls 0 #290 5 3,687
CO 0 #298 207 7,768
PE 0 #298 13 6,350
CZ Girls 0 #318 24 5,378
DK Girls 0 #321 9 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GT 0 #333 6 5,948
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
PL Boys 0 #335 6 6,459
QA Girls 0 #337 7 15,378
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
BR 0 #354 7 5,969
CN Girls 0 #354 6 8,829
MU Girls 0 #354 9 8,539
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
CL 0 #365 47 6,867
UY Girls 0 #374 142 6,731
AR Girls 0 #378 269 8,289
France Girls 2021 #381 25 3,185
NL 0 #381 11 2,481
Austria Girls 0 #386 35 1,885
MX 0 #393 21 8,339
BO 0 #400 9 6,868
Spain 0 #400 53 2,326
Germany 0 #407 31 2,542
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
PT Girls 0 #424 28 7,952
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
PA Girls 0 #437 45 9,861
CL Girls 0 #450 508 14,098
RU Girls 0 #460 39 11,913
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
GT Girls 0 #483 23 7,500
CR Girls 0 #492 41 11,342
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
IR Girls 0 #508 23 8,334
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
Spain Girls 0 #521 559 5,561
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
AE Girls 0 #538 16 20,968
PS Girls 0 #542 6 10,981
BO Girls 0 #559 53 9,488
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
Germany Girls 0 #565 302 4,949
IL Girls 0 #608 10 11,648
SG Girls 0 #627 6 18,916
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
Finland Girls 2026 #679 60 3,895
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
PE Girls 0 #708 240 14,861
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
TN 0 #820 10 13,765
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
BR Girls 0 #853 89 12,708
NL Girls 0 #860 96 5,933
United States Girls 2024 #871 46 8,487
CO Boys 0 #887 34 15,656
MX Girls 0 #912 278 17,781
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
EG Girls 0 #947 13 14,742
MY Girls 0 #984 11 24,821
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
IT Boys 0 #1,014 470 10,046
MX Boys 0 #1,030 4 16,355
ZA Girls 0 #1,127 15 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,191 9 20,986
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
TR 0 #1,246 9 19,440

Stefania is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
Ireland
Sweden

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People also ask about Stefania

Stefania is predominantly a girl's name.
Stefania is a 4 syllable name, pronounced English: /ˌstɛˈfɑːniə/ (steh-FAH-nee-ə); Italian/Spanish: /steˈfaːnja/ or /esteˈfanja/ (steh-FAHN-ya).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Stefanie, Stephanie, Stéphanie, Estefanía, Stefânia and Stefanja.
Across languages, Stefania has these equivalents: Stefano (Italian), Stefan (German/Slavic), Stephen / Steven (English), Stéphane (French), Stepan (Russian/Ukrainian).
Yes, very popular — Stefania ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Stefania ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Stefania's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #415 in 2011 to #381 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 4 notable people named Stefania are in our database, including Stefania Sandrelli (Actor), Stefania Casini (Actor), Stefania Rocca (Actor).