Fruitful, productive, or increasing
Derived from a Greek name of uncertain origin, likely related to the Phrygian word for 'dear' or 'fruitful.' In the New Testament, Apphia is a woman mentioned in the Epistle to Philemon, traditionally believed to be his wife.
Less common today
Apphia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,403 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Early Christian martyr mentioned in the New Testament
