The nameSephora
Sephora is a biblical name, the French form of Zipporah, wife of Moses.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Sephora comes from the Hebrew Tzipporah, "bird".
Origin
Hebrew, through French.
History
Zipporah married Moses in the land of Midian, according to the Book of Exodus. In England and Wales Sephora reached 1843rd place in 2003.
Popularity of the name Sephora
Sephora in the United States
Sephora was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 466 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Sephora. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Sephora in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 36 births a year on average, against 47 in the five years before.
Sephora in France
Sephora was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,375 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Sephora. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 1999. Half of all babies named Sephora in France were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 28 births a year on average, against 40 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Sephora
Names from the same generation as Sephora, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sephora mean?
Sephora comes from the Hebrew Tzipporah, "bird".
What is the origin of the name Sephora?
Hebrew, through French.
Is Sephora a girl's or a boy's name?
Sephora is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Sephora?
In 2024, Sephora was the 4042nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 36 births.
What are good sibling names for Sephora?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lulu, Talya, Bracha and Hawa for a sister, Youssef, Joachim, Manasseh and Noam for a brother.