Henna

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Pronounced HEN-ah /ˈhɛn.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic hinna, 'the henna plant' (a reddish dye); also a Finnish pet form of Henrietta ('home-ruler'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Henna-warm: Henna is Arabic for 'the henna plant/dye' (and the Finnish Henrietta). Soft, festive, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic, Finnish

MeaningFrom Arabic hinna, 'the henna plant' (a reddish dye); also a Finnish pet form of Henrietta ('home-ruler'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4016 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,288

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Henna comes from Arabic hinna, 'the henna plant' (the reddish-brown dye long used in celebratory body art), and is also a Finnish pet form of Henrietta, 'home-ruler' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, festive name.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian and Finnish families. Rare, the-henna-plant at the (Arabic) root, and festive.

Did you know? Henna means 'the henna plant' in Arabic — the reddish dye used in festive body art — and is also a Finnish pet form of Henrietta ('home-ruler'); soft and festive.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Henna — routes layered

Variations

HinaHenneHenni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Henna mean?

Henna is Arabic for 'the henna plant/dye', and a Finnish Henrietta ('home-ruler'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Henna?

It's said HEN-ah /ˈhɛn.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Henna a boy or girl name?

Henna is a girl's name.

How popular is Henna?

Henna is a rare name in the U.S.