Seiji

Seiji is a boy's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 8 boys in the United States.

Seiji at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Seiji

Seiji belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Seiji first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2565 in 1925, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 509 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Seiji in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#2565 in 1925
Peak year
2007
Babies named Seiji in 2024
8
Total since 1880
509

Seiji in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#4685 in 2013
Babies named Seiji in 2013
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Seiji mean?

The meaning of Seiji is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Seiji a boy or girl name?

Seiji is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Seiji?

Seiji comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Seiji?

Seiji first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #2565 in 1925, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.