Sena

Sena is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning “Seine and praise.” In 2024 it was given to 52 girls in the United States.

Sena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese · Turkish
Meaning
“Seine and praise”

About the name Sena

Sena belongs to the Japanese and Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “Seine and praise” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Sena first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #396 in 1884, and in 2024 52 babies received the name — 3,070 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sena in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#396 in 1884
Peak year
2023
Babies named Sena in 2024
52
Total since 1880
3,070

Sena in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1313 in 2020
Babies named Sena in 2025
14
Total since 1996
302

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sena mean?

Sena means “Seine and praise” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sena a boy or girl name?

Sena is a girl name. In 2024, 52 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sena?

Sena comes from the Japanese and Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Sena?

Sena first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #396 in 1884, and 52 babies were given the name in 2024.

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