Sephiroth
A boy's name with 94 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
plural of sephirah
Sephiroth is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew sephirot (singular sephirah) — the ten divine emanations in Kabbalistic Jewish mysticism through which the Ein Sof (the Infinite) reveals itself. The name became globally recognized as the iconic antagonist of Final Fantasy VII (1997), arguably the most influential villain in video game history.
Sephiroth carries Kabbalistic cosmic depth and Final Fantasy VII's legendary villain simultaneously — the ten divine emanations of Jewish mysticism given the white-haired, silver-winged face of gaming's greatest antagonist, a name of extraordinary mythological and pop-cultural weight.
EtymologyShow more
Sephiroth appeared in SSA records in 2004, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. The absence of a clear traditional origin is itself a signal: this may be a name that was created rather than inherited.
With only 94 recorded births, Sephiroth has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sephiroth was #11123 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #12079, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 18 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 37 | — |
| 2000s | 39 | — |
The Story of Sephiroth
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Sephiroth is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Sephiroth are most likely born between 2005 and 2024.
How rare is Sephiroth?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Sephiroth — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2000s with 39 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Sephiroth by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 2004–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #12079 |
| 2022 | 5 | #14003 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10593 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13918 |
| 2015 | 12 | #7006 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10540 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13733 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9455 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12235 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8199 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12113 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11814 |
| 2005 | 5 | #13031 |
| 2004 | 6 | #11123 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2024