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SHAHR-luht
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Senna
GirlArabic, Latin· “possibly the senna plant, or Arabic brilliance”
- Meaning
- possibly the senna plant, or Arabic brilliance (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Arabic, Latin
- Pronunciation
- SEN-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,757
- US babies 2025
- 116
- Best rank
- #1,757 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Senna
Senna is often said to mean “possibly the senna plant, or Arabic brilliance”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Arabic and Latin roots.
Senna is a name with several possible sources, and its origin is uncertain. It is the name of a group of flowering plants, some used in herbal medicine, a word that comes from Arabic sanā. Some sources link the name to Arabic sana, brilliance, a similar-sounding word. Many people know Senna as the surname of the Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna. As a given name it is said SEN-uh. Because it has no single established root, families tend to choose it for its sound or for one of these associations. Sienna is a similar name with a separate origin in the Italian city of Siena.
Other spellings with the same sound: Sena.
Popularity over time
Senna first appears in US Social Security records in 1944. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,757, and its highest count, 116 babies. Use has grown 197% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #7,095 in 2000, #6,591 in 2010, and #1,757 in 2025. Of the 1,098 US girls named Senna since records began, 46% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 308 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Mayla, Elif, Huda, Mei, and Rhema.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Senna ranked highest in Utah, Michigan, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | #533 | 8 |
| Michigan | #1045 | 7 |
| Florida | #1417 | 10 |
| California | #1472 | 16 |
| Pennsylvania | #1592 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 90% of US babies named Senna over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Senna is usually pronounced SEN-uh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with S and ends in “-na”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Sena.
Middle names for Senna
A few middle names that flow with Senna: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Senna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Senna mean?
Senna is often said to mean “possibly the senna plant, or Arabic brilliance”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Arabic and Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Senna?
Senna has Arabic and Latin roots. Senna is a name with several possible sources, and its origin is uncertain.
Is Senna a popular name?
Not especially. Senna ranked #1,757 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Senna a boy or girl name?
Senna is mainly a girl's name. About 90% of US babies named Senna over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Senna?
Senna is usually pronounced SEN-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings