Tiffany: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced TIF-uh-nee · 3 syllables
Tiffany means “god; to shine, appear”, from French and Latin and Greek.
From Old French Tifinie, Tiphanie, from Latin Theophania (“Epiphany”), from Ancient Greek - (theo-, “god”) (combining form of (theos, “god”)) + (phaino, “to shine, appear”). Doublet of theophany. The given name (from circa 12th century) was usually given to girls born at Epiphany.
- Meaning
- god; to shine, appear
- Origin
- French, Latin, Greek
- Pronunciation
- TIF-uh-nee
- US rank (2025)
- #878
- US babies a year
- about 306 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1980
How popular is Tiffany?
Tiffany was the #878 name in the US in 2025, given to 304 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 60% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #878 |
| England & Wales | #609 |
| Scotland | #992 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #690 |
| Canada | #592 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Tiffany?
Half of US adults named Tiffany are older than 41; most are between 26 and 55. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Tiffany
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Tiffany have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Tiffany
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Larissa
- Chantel
- Nicole
- Terra
- Danielle
- Karina
- Jillian
- Mirella
- Brandy
- Alisha
- Natasha
- Meghan
- Shani
- Brittany
- Bianca
- Cindy
Questions about Tiffany
What does the name Tiffany mean?
Tiffany means “god; to shine, appear”. It comes from French and Latin and Greek.
How do you pronounce Tiffany?
Tiffany is pronounced TIF-uh-nee.
How popular is the name Tiffany?
Tiffany was the #878 name in the US in 2025, given to 304 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 60% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
How old are people named Tiffany?
Half of US adults named Tiffany are older than 41. Most are between 26 and 55.