Mai vs Sena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mai

Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Japanese Scandinavian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,216
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Sena

Girl #3,076 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"this world's beauty"

Origin: Hausa

Cultural Roots

African Hausa Japanese Turkish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,076
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sen

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Popularity Comparison

Mai Rank #3,216
Sena Rank #3,076

Sena is more popular, ranked #3076 vs #3216 for Mai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mai ___

  • Mai Linh
  • Mai Anh
  • Mai Thu
  • Mai Jade
  • Mai Rose
  • Mai Grace

Sena ___

  • Sena Marie
  • Sena Grace
  • Sena Amara
  • Sena Jade
  • Sena Renee
  • Sena Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mai

Lan Hoa Minh Linh Nam

If you choose Sena

Amara Zara Kiran Mila Remi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mai or Sena more popular?

Sena is more popular, ranked #3076 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Mai and Sena mean?

Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin). Sena means "this world's beauty" (Hausa origin).

Are Mai and Sena boy or girl names?

Mai is primarily a girl name. Sena is primarily a girl name.

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