Rising since 1997, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Sefora since 1990
Babies named Sefora per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Sefora is a rare and distinctive name that has been in use in the United States since at least 1990. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 1997, reaching its peak rank of 5,722 in 2025. That year, approximately 1 in every 76,537 baby girls was named Sefora. The name is most common in California, the top state for its usage. As a variant of the biblical Zipporah, Sefora carries a subtle avian meaning and a touch of Old World charm, appealing to parents seeking a name that is both traditional and uncommon.
Sefora is an Italian and Spanish variant of Zipporah, the wife of Moses in the Hebrew Bible. The name Zipporah derives from the Hebrew word 'tsippor,' meaning 'bird.' Sefora has been used in Italy and Spanish-speaking countries, though it remains relatively uncommon. In recent decades, it has seen modest use in the United States.
Where Sefora is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sefora” around the world
Where Sefora lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sefi, Fora
Sibling names for Sefora
Names that share Sefora's style, for a brother or sister.
