Seiki
An uncommon Japanese given name possibly meaning "constellation" or "star".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Seiki. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Seiki today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Seiki births was 1917 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Seiki. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Seiki. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1917
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#3,906
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Seiki: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Seiki by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Seiki during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Geography
Where Seikis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Seiki
The given name Seiki has its origins in the Japanese language. It is a unisex name that can be used for both boys and girls. The name is composed of two kanji characters – "sei" meaning "holy" or "sacred," and "ki" meaning "spirit" or "energy." Together, the name can be interpreted as "sacred spirit" or "holy energy."
In Japanese culture, names often carry deep symbolic meanings and are carefully chosen to convey certain traits or aspirations for the child. The name Seiki may have been given to a child with the intention of bestowing upon them a sense of spiritual purity, divine essence, or a connection to a higher power.
The earliest recorded use of the name Seiki can be traced back to the Heian period (794-1185 AD) in Japan. During this time, Buddhism and other religious influences played a significant role in shaping Japanese culture and naming traditions. It is possible that the name Seiki was inspired by Buddhist teachings or used within Buddhist communities.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Seiki was Seiki Kuroda (1866-1924), a prominent Japanese painter and artist who was a leading figure in the Nihonga style of painting. His works often depicted traditional Japanese subjects and themes, reflecting the spiritual and cultural values of his time.
Another historical figure was Seiki Amano (1885-1970), a Japanese chemist and educator who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry. He served as the president of Kyoto University and was awarded the Order of Culture by the Japanese government for his academic achievements.
In the realm of literature, Seiki Shonagon (966-1025) was a renowned Japanese author and court lady during the Heian period. She is best known for her work, "The Pillow Book," which offers a unique glimpse into the lives and customs of the Japanese aristocracy during her time.
Seiki Nakano (1886-1944) was a Japanese politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the Soviet Union during World War II. He played a crucial role in facilitating diplomatic relations between Japan and the Soviet Union during a period of great geopolitical tension.
Lastly, Seiki Kuroda (1916-1988) was a Japanese film director and screenwriter who is considered a pioneer of the Japanese New Wave cinema movement. His films often explored themes of social criticism and the human condition, reflecting the changing cultural landscape of post-war Japan.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Seiki, each contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on Japanese culture and society.
People
Seiki + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Seiki as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Seiki: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Seiki?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Seiki going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Seiki a common name?
We classify Seiki as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Seiki most popular?
The single biggest year for Seiki was 1917, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Seiki is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Seiki in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Seiki a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Seiki in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Seiki still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Seiki in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Seiki can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Seiki?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Seiki, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.