The nameSena

Sena is a Turkish girl's name, rising in France since the 2000s.

Meaning

From the Arabic sana, "praise".

Origin

Turkish, of Arabic origin.

History

First given in France in the mid 1970s, Sena grew in the 2010s and peaked at the end of that decade, especially in Grand Est and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Popularity of the name Sena

Sena in France

872ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2019peak year (90 births)
1,235babies named Sena in France since 1900
04590 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sena was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 520 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Sena. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Sena in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 61 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sena mean?

From the Arabic sana, "praise".

What is the origin of the name Sena?

Turkish, of Arabic origin.

Is Sena a girl's or a boy's name?

Sena is a girl's name.