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Sevi

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Pronounced SEH-vee /ˈsɛ.vi/High

Meaning: From the Turkish sevgi/sevi, 'love; affection' (also a short form of Sevda/Sevim); routes uncertainLow

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Origin LowTurkish

MeaningFrom the Turkish sevgi/sevi, 'love; affection' (also a short form of Sevda/Sevim); routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#8791 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 120

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Sevi comes from the Turkish sevgi/sevi, 'love; affection' (also a short form of Sevda/Sevim; routes uncertain, which we note). A sweet, modern name (said 'SEH-vee').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, love at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Sevi means 'love; affection' in Turkish (also a short form of Sevda/Sevim) — a sweet, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'SEH-vee').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Sevi — Turkish; routes uncertain

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sevi mean?

Sevi is Turkish for 'love; affection' (also a short form of Sevda/Sevim); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Sevi?

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

Is Sevi a boy or girl name?

Sevi is a girl's name.

How popular is Sevi?

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