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Senna
Pronounced SEN-ah /ΛsΙn.Ι/High
Meaning: Variously the word senna (a flowering plant, from Arabic sana, 'brightness'), the surname of racing legend Ayrton Senna, and a modern unisex name; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Senna comes variously from the word senna β a yellow-flowering plant, from Arabic sana, 'brightness' β and the surname of the Brazilian racing legend Ayrton Senna (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished).
In the U.S. it registers thinly for boys. Rare, the-senna-plant-and-a-surname at the root, and modern.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Senna mean?
Senna is variously the senna plant (Arabic 'brightness') and the surname of racer Ayrton Senna; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Senna?
It's said SEN-ah /ΛsΙn.Ι/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Senna a boy or girl name?
Senna is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Senna?
Senna is a rare name for boys in the U.S.