“The name Sepia derives from the Latin word "sepia," meaning the cuttlefish or the dark brown pigment produced from its ink, ultimately from Greek origins.”
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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Rare
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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#9,488
TrendVintage
Peak year1973
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
CultureWestern
Letters5
Numerology5 Chaldean 9
Global rank#65,535
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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Sepia
The name Sepia derives from the Latin word "sepia," meaning the cuttlefish or the dark brown pigment produced from its ink, ultimately from Greek origins.
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Etymology
The name Sepia derives from the Latin word "sepia," meaning the cuttlefish or the dark brown pigment produced from its ink, ultimately from Greek origins. The name is primarily used in English-speaking Western cultures in modern times, with no established historical or religious significance in traditional naming practices.
Sepia currently ranks #9,488 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1973.
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