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Sevilla

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Pronounced seh-VEE-yuh /sɛˈviː.jə/Medium

Meaning: From Sevilla, the Spanish name of the Andalusian city known in English as Seville. The city name descends through Arabic Ishbiliya from the older Roman Hispalis, of uncertain ultimate origin. It is a place name in given-name use, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Sevilla is the Spanish city of Seville, used as a name (said 'seh-VEE-yuh') — a place name, which we note.

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Origin MediumSpanish

MeaningFrom Sevilla, the Spanish name of the Andalusian city known in English as Seville. The city name descends through Arabic Ishbiliya from the older Roman Hispalis, of uncertain ultimate origin. It is a place name in given-name use, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#14952 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1915

Total births (all-time)≈ 260

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

Sevilla is the Spanish name of Seville, the great city of Andalusia. Its own name has traveled a long road: Roman Hispalis became Arabic Ishbiliya under Al-Andalus, and Ishbiliya became Sevilla. As a girl's name it is a place borrowing — chosen for the city's warmth and music rather than for any personal meaning, which we note (said 'seh-VEE-yuh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for girls. Rare, sun-warmed, and place-rooted.

Did you know? Sevilla is Seville — the Andalusian city of orange trees and flamenco. Its name traveled from Roman Hispalis through Arabic Ishbiliya to the Spanish we know. As a given name it is a place borrowing, which we note.

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References — Sevilla — Spanish city of Seville; Roman Hispalis via Arabic Ishbiliya; place name in given-name use

Variations

SevilleSevilaSevillia

Nicknames

SeviVilla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sevilla mean?

Sevilla is the Spanish name of the city of Seville; it is a place name used as a given name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Sevilla?

It's said seh-VEE-yuh /sɛˈviː.jə/ — three beats, stress on the middle, in the Spanish way.

Is Sevilla a boy or girl name?

Sevilla is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Sevilla?

Sevilla is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.