Holding steady.
Popularity of Cenia since 1907
Babies named Cenia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cenia's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cenia is a rare name that entered U.S. birth records in 1907 and has appeared only sporadically since. Its peak year of usage was 1907, when it was recorded for a small number of births, and it has not ranked in the top 1,000 names for any year. The name's trajectory has been stable but extremely low, with no recorded use in many decades. Cenia is likely a variant of Senia or a creative spelling influenced by names like Xenia. Its origins remain uncertain, and it has never been associated with any top states or notable bearers. For parents seeking a truly distinctive name with a vintage feel, Cenia offers a rare option.
Cenia is a name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1907. It may have been coined as a variant of Senia, perhaps influenced by names like Xenia or as a feminine form of Cene, itself a variant of Gene. The name has seen very rare use since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Cenia
Names that share Cenia's style, for a brother or sister.
