Sensei
Pronunciation: [ s-EHNS-ay ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Sensei first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 29 babies have been named Sensei in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sensei is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,772 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,772
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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About the Name Sensei
Sensei is a boy name .
Sensei is currently ranked #24,772 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sensei include Sen, Sey, Senie, and Sensie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis