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Seija

Quick answerSeija is a Finnish feminine given name derived from the Finnish word "seijainen," meaning a type of fairy or magical creature from Finnish folklore and mythology.

Finnish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#14,588
TrendVintage
Peak year2011
Syllables2
OriginFinnish
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters5
Numerology8 Chaldean 11
Global rank#23

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Seija

Seija is a Finnish feminine given name derived from the Finnish word "seijainen," meaning a type of fairy or magical creature from Finnish folklore and mythology.

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Etymology

Seija is a Finnish feminine given name derived from the Finnish word "seijainen," meaning a type of fairy or magical creature from Finnish folklore and mythology. The name is primarily used in Finland and Finnish-speaking communities, with roots in Nordic and Finno-Ugric cultural traditions rather than any major world religion.

Seija currently ranks #14,588 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.

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