Fiffany
A girl's name of Greek origin with 6 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Fiffany hit its peak of 6 births in 1982, American naming was shifting away from mid-century classics toward more individualistic, expressive choices.
Today, Fiffany reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Fiffany is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Fiffany is a girl's baby name, almost certainly an invented variant of Tiffany (Greek, from Theophania, meaning 'appearance of God' or 'Epiphany'), with the T- replaced by F-. Tiffany surged dramatically in the 1980s, and creative respellings and variants followed in its wake.
With fewer than ten recorded U.S. births, Fiffany is an extremely rare variant — taking the familiar Tiffany sound and leading with an unexpected consonant that makes it genuinely distinctive.
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Fiffany is built from 7 letters and three syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Greek naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Fiffany creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Fiffany has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1982.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | #9588 | — |
The Story of Fiffany
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1982, Fiffany is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Fiffany are most likely born between 1982 and 1982.
How rare is Fiffany?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Fiffany is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1982, peaked in the 1980s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1982–1982)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 6 | #9588 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1982–1982