Sera

Sera: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameHebrew origin

Meaning and origin of Sera

  • A female given name from Hebrew, of occasional usage.

Etymology

From Hebrew שָׂרָה (sará, “lady, princess”), which was originally converted from the given name שָׂרָי (saráy, “Sarai”).

How popular is Sera?

20U.S. babies in 2025
#1925peak rank (1997)
1,616babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,616 girls in the U.S. have been named Sera. Its highest rank for girls was #1925 in 1997. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Sera FAQ

What does the name Sera mean?

A female given name from Hebrew, of occasional usage. From Hebrew שָׂרָה (sará, “lady, princess”), which was originally converted from the given name שָׂרָי (saráy, “Sarai”).

What is the origin of the name Sera?

Sera is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Sera?

Since 1880, 1,616 girls in the U.S. have been named Sera. Its highest rank for girls was #1925 in 1997. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Sera a boy or girl name?

Sera is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,616 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.