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Sekai
Pronounced seh-KY /sΙΛkaΙͺ/High
Meaning: World; the Japanese word sekai used as a given nameMedium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Sekai is the Japanese word for 'world' β a Buddhist-rooted compound of 'generations' and 'boundaries' β occasionally used as a given name in Japan's word-name tradition. Separately, Shona-speaking Zimbabwe knows Sekai as a name from seka, 'to laugh', traditionally given more often to daughters; actress Sekai Abeni-era diaspora bearers carry both threads.
American use is very rare and draws on both heritages plus anime affection. Few names let a child carry the world and a laugh at once.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Sekai mean?
Sekai is Japanese for 'world' and, as a Shona name from Zimbabwe, means 'laughter'.
How do you pronounce Sekai?
It's said seh-KY /sΙΛkaΙͺ/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Sekai a boy or girl name?
Sekai is used for both sexes β traditionally feminine in Shona β and this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Sekai?
Sekai is a very rare name in the U.S.