Will my child share the name Henna with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Henna per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Henna in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Henna becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Henna has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1208 places in the last five years. Its peak was #383 in 1999. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Henna a good choice for a distinctive name?

Henna is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Henna a popular baby name in the United States?

Henna does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5892

Henna

Henna is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Henna in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#5892

About the Name Henna

Henna has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1208 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #383 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Henna is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.