Declining since 2020, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Seher since 1989
Babies named Seher per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Seher is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'dawn,' first recorded in U.S. data in 1989. Its rank in 2025 stands at 8,860, with a frequency of about 1 in 146,115 newborns, indicating modest but steady usage. The name reached its peak popularity in 2020, after which it has been on a slight decline. Seher is overwhelmingly given to girls and carries a poetic, serene quality. While not widely used in the U.S., it remains a meaningful choice for families connected to Turkish, Arabic, or South Asian heritage.
Seher derives from the Arabic word saḥar (سَحَر), meaning 'dawn' or 'pre-dawn time.' It entered Turkish, Persian, and Urdu usage as a feminine given name. The name has been popular in Turkey and South Asia, particularly among Muslim families, for its poetic association with the beauty and peace of early morning.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Seh, Sese
Sibling names for Seher
Names that share Seher's style, for a brother or sister.
