Aphia
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Aphia hit its peak of 5 births in 2024, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Aphia has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Aphia ranks #15459 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Aphia is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Apphia, mentioned in the New Testament (Philemon 1:2) as a member of the early Christian community at Colossae. The name may derive from a Phrygian word meaning "fruitful" or be related to the Hebrew "apah" (to breathe).
Aphia is one of those rare New Testament names that remains virtually undiscovered — ancient, elegant, and carrying the quiet authority of early Christian history.
EtymologyShow more
Aphia is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Aphia creates its characteristic open, elegant quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aphia has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2024.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | — |
The Story of Aphia
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Aphia is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aphia are most likely born between 2024 and 2024.
How rare is Aphia?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Aphia — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2024, peaked in the 2020s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2024–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #15459 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2024–2024