Senia

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Pronounced SEN-yah /ˈsɛn.jə/Medium

Meaning: A short form used for Xenia (Greek, 'hospitality; guest-friendship') and for Russian Yevgenia/Ksenia; also a modern coinage. A warm, welcoming name; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm short name: Senia ties to Xenia, 'hospitality' (said 'SEN-yah'). Welcoming — routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowGreek, Russian

MeaningA short form used for Xenia (Greek, 'hospitality; guest-friendship') and for Russian Yevgenia/Ksenia; also a modern coinage. A warm, welcoming name; routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2025)#14666 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 576

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

Senia shortens Xenia ('hospitality') and Russian Ksenia/Yevgenia, and also reads as a coinage. Its route is uncertain, which we note — warm and rare in the U.S. (said 'SEN-yah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, warm, and soft.

Did you know? Senia works as a short form of Xenia ('hospitality; guest-friendship') and of Russian Ksenia/Yevgenia — a warm, welcoming name whose route depends on the family, which we note (said 'SEN-yah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Senia — Xenia/Ksenia short form; 'hospitality'; routes uncertain

Variations

XeniaKseniaZenia

Nicknames

SenNia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Senia mean?

Senia is a short form of Xenia ('hospitality') or Russian Ksenia/Yevgenia; routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Senia?

It's said SEN-yah /ˈsɛn.jə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Senia a boy or girl name?

Senia is a girl's name.

How popular is Senia?

Senia is a rare name in the U.S.