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 their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Henna becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Henna is declining: down 3,757 places since 2019, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #383 in 1999.

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.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5927

Henna

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Henna is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Henna in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Henna in their class.