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Seva

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Pronounced SAY-vah /ˈseɪ.vɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit seva, 'service; selfless service; devotion; care'; also a Slavic short form (of Vsevolod, male); routes layered; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Selfless service; devotion: Seva is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SAY-vah'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit seva, 'service; selfless service; devotion; care'; also a Slavic short form (of Vsevolod, male); routes layered; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2025)#12974 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 112

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419652025

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

Seva comes from the Sanskrit seva, 'service; selfless service; devotion; care' — also a Slavic short form (of Vsevolod, male; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'SAY-vah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian and Slavic families. Rare, selfless-service at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Seva means 'service; selfless service; devotion' in Sanskrit (it is also a Slavic short form) — a crisp, meaningful name used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SAY-vah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Seva — Sanskrit; unisex; routes layered

Variations

SevaaSewa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Seva mean?

Seva is Sanskrit for 'service; selfless service; devotion'; also a Slavic short form; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Seva?

It's said SAY-vah /ˈseɪ.vɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Seva a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Seva?

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

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