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Sequoyah
UnisexMeaning of Sequoyah: Native American: Cherokee name for the inventor of the syllabary
Sequoyah is a unisex name most strongly associated with Native American naming. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 11989th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#11989
7 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
678
First recorded 1919 · peak 1999
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
30% boys · 70% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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