Sena
Every Sena since 1880 — 3,326 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sena
Sena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,162 in 2025 with 51 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,326 American babies have been named Sena — about 94% girls and 6% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 72 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | #3,162 | 11 | #7,593 |
| 2024 | 52 | #3,113 | 8 | #9,724 |
| 2023 | 62 | #2,782 | 10 | #8,163 |
| 2022 | 53 | #3,117 | 6 | #12,079 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,926 | 6 | #11,905 |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,593 | 12 | #6,975 |
| 2019 | 56 | #2,957 | — | — |
| 2018 | 58 | #2,901 | — | — |
| 2017 | 45 | #3,472 | 8 | #9,547 |
| 2016 | 46 | #3,459 | 9 | #8,696 |
| 2015 | 47 | #3,426 | 9 | #8,614 |
| 2014 | 47 | #3,412 | 7 | #10,540 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,292 | 8 | #9,513 |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,412 | 6 | #12,033 |
| 2011 | 41 | #3,772 | 14 | #6,198 |
| 2010 | 36 | #4,170 | 7 | #10,565 |
| 2009 | 36 | #4,261 | 9 | #8,879 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,859 | 9 | #8,892 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,677 | 7 | #10,709 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,250 | 6 | #11,815 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,685 | 7 | #9,968 |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,556 | 5 | #12,914 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,645 | — | — |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,158 | 13 | #5,665 |
| 2001 | 29 | #4,301 | — | — |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,124 | 8 | #8,083 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,816 | — | — |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,395 | — | — |
| 1985 | 27 | #3,312 | — | — |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,275 | — | — |
| 1975 | 25 | #2,944 | — | — |
| 1970 | 27 | #2,689 | — | — |
| 1965 | 18 | #3,030 | — | — |
| 1960 | 15 | #3,329 | — | — |
| 1955 | 12 | #3,543 | — | — |
| 1950 | 11 | #3,391 | — | — |
| 1945 | 10 | #3,097 | — | — |
| 1940 | 13 | #2,394 | — | — |
| 1935 | 15 | #2,195 | — | — |
| 1930 | 10 | #3,023 | — | — |
| 1925 | 19 | #2,109 | — | — |
| 1920 | 25 | #1,699 | — | — |
| 1915 | 16 | #2,037 | — | — |
| 1910 | 14 | #1,259 | — | — |
| 1905 | 18 | #897 | — | — |
| 1900 | 28 | #686 | — | — |
| 1895 | 22 | #680 | — | — |
| 1890 | 29 | #489 | — | — |
| 1885 | 18 | #517 | — | — |
| 1880 | 10 | #575 | — | — |
Famous people named Sena
- Sena Jurinac Singer · 1921–2011
- Sena Inami Soccer player · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sena in 2025?
Sena ranked #3,162 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 51 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sena?
3,326 babies have been named Sena in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sena most popular?
Sena peaked in 2023, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Sena a boy or girl name?
Sena is used for both: about 94% of babies named Sena have been girls and 6% boys.
Is the name Sena rising or falling?
Sena is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sena?
Well-known people named Sena include Sena Jurinac (singer), Sena Inami (soccer player).