Senna
Pronunciation: [ s-EHN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Senna first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 93 babies have been named Senna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Senna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,740 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,740
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Senna
Senna is a boy name .
Is Senna a boy or girl name? Senna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,740 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,997. Senna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Senna is currently ranked #6,740 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Senna include Sen, Sey, Seie, and Senkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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