The world or society
Derived from the Shona language of Zimbabwe, it translates to 'the world' or 'society.' In Japanese, the word 'sekai' also means 'world,' though it is less common as a formal given name in Japan compared to its usage in Southern Africa. It carries a sense of global connection and vastness.
Less common today
Sekai isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,445 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Zimbabwean writer and cultural critic
Zimbabwean politician and human rights activist
