Stephani
Pronunciation: [ st-EHF-uhn-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Stephani first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,237 babies have been named Stephani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Stephani is past its peak , currently ranked #36,957 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,957
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Stephani
Stephani is a girl name .
Stephani is currently ranked #36,957 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Stephani include Ste, Step, Stepy, Stepie, Steph, Stephy, Stephie, Ani, Aniy, Aniie, Sty, and Stie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Stephani include Stephanie, Stephany . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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