Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
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Sera
GirlEnglish, Hebrew· “short for Serafina, or variant of Sarah”
- Meaning
- short for Serafina, or variant of Sarah
- Origin
- English, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- SAIR-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #6,082
- US babies 2025
- 20
- Best rank
- #1,925 (1997)
- Peak year
- 1997
Meaning and origin of Sera
Sera is an English and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “short for Serafina, or variant of Sarah”.
Sera has more than one likely source. It is used as a short form of Serafina, from the Hebrew seraphim, the fiery angels of Isaiah's vision, and as a variant of Sarah, from the Hebrew for "princess." In Italian, sera means "evening," a meaning that gives the name a quiet image for Italian speakers. It is said SAIR-uh, like Sarah said quickly. Because it is short and has several roots, families can choose the connection they like. It also avoids the full length of Seraphina while keeping its sound.
Popularity over time
Sera first appears in US Social Security records in 1954. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,925 in 1997, the same year it reached its highest count of 76 babies. In 2025, 20 babies were named Sera, and it ranked #6,082 nationally. That is 39% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,112 in 1980, #2,771 in 2000, #3,948 in 2010, and #6,082 in 2025. Of the 1,616 US girls named Sera since records began, 32% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 422 babies. Since 2010, 384 more have been named Sera.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Teya, Cayley, Alexzandra, Keondra, and Ragan.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Sera is usually pronounced SAIR-uh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with S and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Sera
A few middle names that flow with Sera: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sera
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sera mean?
Sera is an English and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “short for Serafina, or variant of Sarah”.
What is the origin of the name Sera?
Sera has English and Hebrew roots. Sera has more than one likely source.
Is Sera a popular name?
Not especially. Sera ranked #6,082 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Sera a boy or girl name?
Sera is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Sera?
Sera is usually pronounced SAIR-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings