Sephora Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationseh-FOR-uh / /sɪˈfɔːrə/Hebrew; Greek
Meaning
Hebrew: 'to be beautiful'; Greek: 'a fragrant plant'
Historical & Cultural Background
Sephora is derived from the Hebrew name Tzipporah, which means 'bird' and is associated with beauty. In the Bible, Tzipporah was the wife of Moses, adding a significant cultural context to the name. The name has also been adopted in various cultures, often associated with beauty and fragrance due to its Greek roots. Sephora is notably recognized in modern times as a popular cosmetics brand, further linking it to beauty.
Trend Summary
Sephora has seen a steady interest in recent years, particularly influenced by its association with beauty and cosmetics.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sephora
- Tzipporah
International Variants
- Tzipporah (Hebrew)
- Sefora (Italian)
Famous people named Sephora
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Fictional characters named Sephora
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sephora was first seen in the United States in 1974. Sephora has ranked as high as #1336 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Florida, New York, California, Texas, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Sephora has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sephora (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 50 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2015 | 58 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2024 | 36 |