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Senay

♂ Boy

Pronounced seh-NY /sɛˈnaɪ/Medium

Meaning: Variously from Turkish, 'you are like the moon' (sen, 'you', plus ay, 'moon'), and from Ethiopian (Amharic/Tigrinya), 'good news'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: You are like the moon; good news: Senay is Turkish/Ethiopian. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'seh-NY').
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Origin LowTurkish, Amharic
MeaningVariously from Turkish, 'you are like the moon' (sen, 'you', plus ay, 'moon'), and from Ethiopian (Amharic/Tigrinya), 'good news'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10505 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 160

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620052025

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

Senay comes variously from Turkish, 'you are like the moon' (sen, 'you', plus ay, 'moon'), and from Ethiopian (Amharic/Tigrinya), 'good news' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'seh-NY').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Ethiopian families. Rare, you-are-like-the-moon at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Senay is variously 'you are like the moon' in Turkish (sen, 'you', plus ay, 'moon') and 'good news' in Ethiopian languages — a lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'seh-NY').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Senay — routes layered

Variations

ŞenaySienay

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Senay mean?

Senay is variously Turkish 'you are like the moon' and Ethiopian 'good news'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Senay?

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

Is Senay a boy or girl name?

Senay is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Senay?

Senay is a rare name in the U.S.

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