Daphni

Daphni is a girl baby name. Ranked #20,289 in the US, popular nicknames include Dap, Day, and Dapie.

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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Daphni is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Daphni often also consider Midajah, Iylan, Zayn .

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Historical Record

Daphni first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.

Over 43 babies have been named Daphni in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Daphni is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #20,289 for girl names in the US .

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#20,289
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Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#20,289
Total SSA Count
7

Alternative Spellings

Daphne #191

Nicknames

Dap Day Dapie Daphie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Daphni

Is Daphni a boy or girl name?
Daphni is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Daphni?
Daphni is currently ranked #20289 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Daphni?
Common nicknames for Daphni include Dap, Day, Dapie, and Daphie.
Is Daphni a common or rare name?
Daphni is an uncommon name, ranked #20289 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Daphni?
Daphni pairs well with Midajah, Iylan, Zayn, Miette in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Daphni?
Related spellings include Daphne.

About the Name Daphni

Daphni is a girl name .

Daphni is currently ranked #20,289 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Daphni include Dap, Day, Dapie, and Daphie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Daphni include Daphne . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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