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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Senna — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Seniyah|Senora
Celtic◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Senna

◈

SEN-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2002
↓ Fading
Girl
#2002
Popularity score: 23
↓ Fading
Peak
#1888 in 2023
5yr
-114 ranks
Velocity
-114
Birth frequency
2.7 per 100,000 births
Boy
#6742
Popularity score: 11
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#6742 in 2024
5yr
+5265 ranks
Velocity
+5265
Birth frequency
3.6 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6742 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Senna

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6742

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2002 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Senna

Popularity score: 23  ·  SSA Rank: #2002

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-114 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
14 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureCelticIrishUnisex2-syllablePlantBotanicalModernEarthy
Character
graceful determinationartistic sensitivityquiet intensityindependent spiritthoughtful precision
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Sennas

creativeexpressiveartisticindependentmelodic
STRONG
High confidence

Senna is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2002 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -114 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6742 · very rare
Senna at a Glance
Meaning:Wise or elderly in Old Irish tradition; also associated with the senna plant used in herbal medicine.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#1888 in 2023
5yr change:-114 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #2002 · Boy #6742
Notable bearers
Senna Gammour
Swiss singer and songwriter
Similar Sound
SiennaSanderSeraSage◈Senna◈
Similar Style
Rowan◈Caden◈Finley◈KieraArden◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Senna
Rowan◈IvyHazel◈Beckett◈Wren◈Stellan◈PhoebeCaspian◈
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Rowan◈
Irish · #266
↓ Declining
Caden◈
Celtic · #5812
↑↑ Surging
Finley◈
Scottish · #365
↓ Declining
Kiera
Irish · #981
↑↑ Surging
Arden◈
Celtic · #1051
→ Stable
Madelyn
Celtic · #65
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Senna illustration
Name Intelligence
Senna · Overview
Summary

Senna is a Celtic unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2002 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Senna carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 114 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
senna.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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