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Senai

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Pronounced seh-NY /sɛˈnaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Tigrinya (Eritrea/Ethiopia) Senay/Senai — variously 'industrious; good/beautiful; hardworking'Low

In 30 seconds: Industrious; hardworking: Senai is Eritrean/Tigrinya. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'seh-NY').

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Origin LowEritrean, Tigrinya

MeaningFrom the Tigrinya (Eritrea/Ethiopia) Senay/Senai — variously 'industrious; good/beautiful; hardworking'

U.S. rank (2024)#9697 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 136

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

Senai comes from the Tigrinya (Eritrea/Ethiopia) Senay/Senai — variously 'industrious; good/beautiful; hardworking'. A crisp, classic name (said 'seh-NY').

In the U.S. it appears in Eritrean and Ethiopian families. Rare, industrious at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Senai (Senay) is Tigrinya, variously 'industrious; good/beautiful; hardworking' — a crisp, warm name (said 'seh-NY').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Senai — Tigrinya etymology

Variations

SenaySennai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Senai mean?

Senai (Senay) is Tigrinya, variously 'industrious; good/beautiful; hardworking'.

How do you pronounce Senai?

It's said seh-NY /sɛˈnaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Senai a boy or girl name?

Senai is a boy's name.

How popular is Senai?

Senai is a very rare name in the U.S.