Holding steady.
Popularity of Sephira since 2007
Babies named Sephira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Sephira is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2007. It has never broken into the top 1,000, and its usage peaked in 2011. The name's trajectory has been stable since, with no recorded top states or widely recognized nicknames. Its origins are unclear, but it may be a creative variant of names like Seraphina or a feminine form of Sefira, with possible ties to the Kabbalistic sefirot. Despite its obscurity, Sephira has a melodic sound that appeals to parents seeking an uncommon, ethereal name. The lack of historical data and the absence of famous bearers mean its interpretation remains largely speculative, making it a truly distinctive choice.
Sephira first appeared in U.S. naming records in the 2000s. It may be a creative respelling or variant of Sefira, which in turn derives from the Hebrew term sefirah (plural sefirot), referring to the ten emanations of divine light in Kabbalistic theology. The name remains rare and is most likely a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the sound of names like Seraphina or Sapphira.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sefi, Fira
Sibling names for Sephira
Names that share Sephira's style, for a brother or sister.
