Sena Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SAY-nah /seɪˈnɑː/
Origin: Japanese; Turkish
Meaning: Japanese: 'clear'; Turkish: 'gift'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sena has its roots in multiple linguistic traditions, primarily deriving from the Hebrew word "sena" meaning "thorn" or "tooth." This Hebrew term has been adopted and adapted across various cultures and languages. The name also appears in other contexts, such as in the Sanskrit language, where it can mean "army" or "to lead." The transition of the name into English is less direct, as it often traveled through various cultural exchanges and adaptations, particularly during periods of trade and interaction between different civilizations.
Historically, the name Sena has been associated with various figures and contexts. In the Hebrew Bible, the concept of thorns is often used symbolically, representing challenges or obstacles.
The name's association with strength and resilience may have contributed to its enduring presence in various cultures. In medieval Europe, names derived from Hebrew and other ancient languages were often translated or adapted into local vernaculars, further embedding names like Sena into the cultural fabric of the time.
Culturally, Sena has resonated in various traditions, often symbolizing strength, protection, and leadership. In some cultures, names with similar roots are associated with warriors or leaders, reinforcing the idea of strength and resilience.
The name may also have diminutive forms or variations in different languages, which reflect local customs and linguistic preferences. Overall, Sena embodies a rich tapestry of meanings and associations that have allowed it to persist through centuries, reflecting both linguistic evolution and cultural significance.
Famous people named Sena
In this section, you will find notable people named Sena. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Sena who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Sena who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Sena Kalyan is a singer best known for her work in the Bangladeshi music industry.
Sena Kuroshima is a Japanese actor best known for roles in various television dramas.
Sena Koshino is a Japanese voice actress known for her roles in anime series.
Fictional characters named Sena
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Sena is a fictional character from the manga and anime series Eyesh 21. He is a talented running back known for his incredible speed and agility on the football field.
Sibling suggestions
If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Sena, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.
Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Sena. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sena was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Sena has ranked as high as #1314 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Michigan, and New Jersey.
In the past 5 years the name Sena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sena is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sena was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Sena (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sena.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 52 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2014 | 47 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2005 | 29 |
| 2004 | 42 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1985 | 27 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1971 | 23 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1963 | 19 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1961 | 21 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1925 | 19 |
| 1924 | 19 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1922 | 31 |
| 1921 | 28 |
| 1920 | 25 |
| 1919 | 20 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1916 | 31 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1912 | 18 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1910 | 14 |
| 1909 | 13 |
| 1908 | 18 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1906 | 22 |
| 1905 | 18 |
| 1904 | 12 |
| 1903 | 16 |
| 1902 | 13 |
| 1901 | 21 |
| 1900 | 28 |
| 1899 | 13 |
| 1898 | 22 |
| 1897 | 13 |
| 1896 | 18 |
| 1895 | 22 |
| 1894 | 26 |
| 1893 | 24 |
| 1892 | 31 |
| 1891 | 20 |
| 1890 | 29 |
| 1889 | 15 |
| 1888 | 31 |
| 1887 | 18 |
| 1886 | 16 |
| 1885 | 18 |
| 1884 | 26 |
| 1883 | 18 |
| 1882 | 19 |
| 1881 | 11 |
| 1880 | 10 |