Sekai vs Yeleni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sekai

Boy #3,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"world, the whole world"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Zimbabwean/Shona

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,312
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Sek

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Yeleni

Girl #32,580 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Shining light; torch; bright as the sun"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Slavic Eastern European Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,580
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yeli, Elena, Leni

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Popularity Comparison

Sekai Rank #3,312
Yeleni Rank #32,580

Sekai is more popular, ranked #3312 vs #32580 for Yeleni.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sekai ___

  • Sekai James
  • Sekai Lee
  • Sekai Ryu
  • Sekai Kenji
  • Sekai Taro
  • Sekai Hiro

Yeleni ___

  • Yeleni Maria
  • Yeleni Sofia
  • Yeleni Natalia
  • Yeleni Anastasia
  • Yeleni Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sekai

Kai Hana Riko Zuri Amara

If you choose Yeleni

Elena Natalia Irina Alexei Dmitri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sekai or Yeleni more popular?

Sekai is more popular, ranked #3312 compared to Yeleni at #32580 in the United States.

What do Sekai and Yeleni mean?

Sekai means "world, the whole world" (Japanese origin). Yeleni means "Shining light; torch; bright as the sun" (Greek origin).

Are Sekai and Yeleni boy or girl names?

Sekai is primarily a boy name. Yeleni is primarily a girl name.

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