Sefina
A girl's name with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and three syllables, Sefina hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 2021, with 5 total recorded births.
Sefina is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Sefina is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sefina is a girl's baby name of Polynesian origin, a Samoan name meaning 'Joseph' — the Samoan adaptation of the Hebrew name meaning 'God will add.'
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Sefina's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Sefina follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Sefina's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sefina has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2021.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #17276 | — |
The Story of Sefina
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Sefina is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Sefina are most likely born between 2021 and 2021.
How rare is Sefina?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sefina is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2021, peaked in the 2020s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2021–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | #17276 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2021–2021