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Sera

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Pronounced SAIR-ah /ˈsɛr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Sarah ('a princess', Hebrew) or Seraphina ('fiery ones; the burning angels', Hebrew); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A princess; fiery: Sera forms Sarah/Seraphina. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SAIR-ah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA short form of Sarah ('a princess', Hebrew) or Seraphina ('fiery ones; the burning angels', Hebrew); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6082 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,616

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719542025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sera is a short form of Sarah ('a princess', Hebrew) or Seraphina ('fiery ones; the burning angels', Hebrew; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'SAIR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form and Italian name. Rare on its own, a-princess at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Sera is a short form of Sarah ('a princess') or Seraphina ('the fiery angels') — a crisp, warm name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SAIR-ah').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Sera — Hebrew; routes layered

Variations

SarahSeraphinaSerah

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sera mean?

Sera is a short form of Sarah ('a princess') or Seraphina ('the fiery angels'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sera?

It's said SAIR-ah /ˈsɛr.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sera a boy or girl name?

Sera is a girl's name.

How popular is Sera?

Sera is a very rare name in the U.S.

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