Declining since 2014, #4,460 for girls today.
Popularity of Sephora since 1974
Babies named Sephora per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 226 |
| 2010s | 466 |
| 2020s | 210 |
Meaning & origin
Sephora first appeared in U.S. records in 1974, coinciding with the founding of the perfume brand, though the name has ancient biblical roots through Tzipporah. Its peak came in 2014, when it reached rank 4460, and it has since fallen in usage. The name is most associated with Massachusetts, where it has seen the highest concentration. While the meaning is debated as 'beautiful' or 'bird', the name carries a sleek, modern feel due to the retailer. Parents choosing Sephora often appreciate its unique sound and biblical connection, though its popularity has waned from its 2014 peak.
Sephora is a variant of the Greek name Sephorah, which itself is a form of the Hebrew name Tzipporah (meaning 'bird'). The name entered English usage through the Bible, where Tzipporah was the wife of Moses. The modern spelling Sephora is likely influenced by the luxury cosmetics retailer founded in 1970, though the name has been used sporadically since the 1970s.
Where Sephora is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sephora” around the world
Where Sephora lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Seph, Phora
Sibling names for Sephora
Names that share Sephora's style, for a brother or sister.
