At a glance
- In short
- Sephra is a unique and distinctive feminine name with Hebrew origins.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2004 (#16,099)
- Babies in 2004
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #8,766 in 1995
- First recorded
- 1980
Meaning of Sephra
Sephra is a feminine name with origins that are often associated with Hebrew. The name has a unique and distinctive sound, pronounced as SEF-ruh in English (/ˈsɛfɹə/). There is also a variation of the name, Sefra, which is sometimes used. In terms of popularity, Sephra has had occasional appearances on the list of baby names in the United States. It reached its highest rank in 1995 when it was the 9th most popular name for newborn girls. While not as commonly chosen in recent years, Sephra still holds a certain charm and originality for those seeking a more uncommon name for their daughter.
How to pronounce Sephra
English
- Pronounced SEF-ruh /ˈsɛfɹə/
Popularity of Sephra in the U.S.
Sephra was last recorded in the U.S. in 2004, ranked #16,099 with 5 babies. It peaked at #8,766 in 1995. It first appears in the records in 1980.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1980–2004 7 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 16,099 | back (not recorded in 1998–2003) |
| 1997 | 5 | 13,724 | back (not recorded in 1996) |
| 1995 | 9 | 8,766 | back (not recorded in 1994) |
| 1993 | 5 | 13,442 | back (not recorded in 1989–1992) |
| 1988 | 6 | 10,386 | ▲ 939 |
| 1987 | 5 | 11,325 | back (not recorded in 1981–1986) |
| 1980 | 5 | 10,392 | new |