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Seri

♀ Girl

Pronounced SEH-ree /ˈsɛ.ri/Medium

Meaning: Variously a short form of Serena/Seraphina (Latin) and a Korean/Welsh name (Seri, 'graceful; a stream'); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Graceful; a short form: Seri forms Serena. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'SEH-ree'). Used for both sexes; routes layered.
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Origin LowLatin, Korean
MeaningVariously a short form of Serena/Seraphina (Latin) and a Korean/Welsh name (Seri, 'graceful; a stream'); used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#16882 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 193

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219492025

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

Seri comes variously from a short form of Serena/Seraphina (Latin) and a Korean/Welsh name (Seri, 'graceful; a stream'); used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'SEH-ree').

In the U.S. it appears in various families as a modern short name. Rare, graceful at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Seri is variously a short form of Serena/Seraphina and a Korean/Welsh name ('graceful; a stream') — used for both sexes, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SEH-ree').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Seri — Latin/Korean; unisex; routes layered

Variations

SerriSereneSary

Nicknames

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Mauri— echoes that soft -ri sound
Tori— echoes that soft -ri sound
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Auri— another Latin name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Seri mean?

Seri is variously a short form of Serena/Seraphina and a Korean/Welsh name ('graceful; a stream'); used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Seri?

It's said SEH-ree /ˈsɛ.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Seri a boy or girl name?

Seri is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Seri?

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

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