Sena
Sena is a girl's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Varies by culture: 'worldly lotus' or 'blossom' in Japanese; 'brightness' or 'praise' in Arabic.
Origin and history
Sena is a name found across multiple cultures, notably in Japan where it is formed by various kanji combinations, and in Arabic where it relates to praise or brightness. It is also used as a place name and a short form in different European traditions. In the United States, Sena remains a rare but steadily given feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
3,121 babies in the United States have been named Sena since 1880. It ranks #3181 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1803.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50.7 %)
- NY (22.2 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- MI (6.3 %)
- NJ (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 182 |
| 1890-1900 | 218 |
| 1900-1910 | 174 |
| 1910-1920 | 176 |
| 1920-1930 | 189 |
| 1930-1940 | 122 |
| 1940-1950 | 119 |
| 1950-1960 | 134 |
| 1960-1970 | 183 |
| 1970-1980 | 201 |
| 1980-1990 | 183 |
| 1990-2000 | 183 |
| 2000-2010 | 309 |
| 2010-2019 | 450 |
| 2020-2029 | 298 |
Famous people named Sena
- Sena Kana: Singer, Actress
Fun facts
- Sena is used in Japanese, Arabic, Turkish, and Scandinavian linguistic traditions with distinct meanings in each.
- Sena has maintained a persistent, low-volume presence in U.S. birth records for over a century.