Will my child share the name Senna with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Senna per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Senna in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Senna becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Senna is rising: up 1,478 places since 2020, to #1,639 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,589 in 2012.

Is Senna a good choice for a distinctive name?

Senna 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 Senna a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1639

Senna

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Senna is a distinctive choice, ranked #1639 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Senna in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Senna

Senna has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 579 places in five years. It was most popular in 2023 at #1863 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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