Apphia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Apphia means 'someone dear' and represents love and affection.
Meaning of the Name Apphia
Apphia is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'appa', which means 'someone dear'. In ancient times, it was used as a term of endearment for loved ones. Apphia is also the name of a woman mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of Philemon. She is believed to be the wife of Philemon and a sister of the apostle Paul. The name Apphia carries the connotation of love, affection, and familial bonds.
Popularity of the Name Apphia
The popularity for the name Apphia peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 21 births, which ranked number 10,355 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Apphia had the most female births in 2021 with 21, which ranked number 5,737 out of 17,628 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Apphia has increased sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 14 births, an increase of 75.00%. Among females, Apphia has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 14 births, an increase of 75.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Apphia
- 10 Year Trend of Apphia: 75.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Apphia: 75.00%
Popularity of Apphia by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Apphia. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Apphia in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Apphia is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Apphia
- Total Births of Apphia: 15 (5.76%)
- Female Births of Apphia: 15 (5.76%)
Given the upward trend of Apphia over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.76% increase in total births, for a total of 15 births in 2024. For Females, births for Apphia have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 15 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.76%.