Senna
The name is a short form of Odessa, meaning 'wandering' in Greek, or Modesta, meaning 'moderate' or 'chaste' in Latin. It suggests a person who is both a spirited explorer with a love for adventure and a balanced, poised individual with a thoughtful nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,205 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2000 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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Notable People
Dessa (Margret Wander) - American rapper and songwriter (Parts of Speech) · Dessa Kirk - American sculptor known for large-scale public art (The Daphne Garden) · Dessa Rose - The resilient protagonist in Sherley Anne Williams' historical novel (Dessa Rose) · Dessa - Collaborative member and singer for the hip-hop collective Doomtree (No Kings) · Dessa - Multidisciplinary stage performer and creative artist (The Speck and the Lore)
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