Rising since 1985, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of Henna since 1974
Babies named Henna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 107 |
| 1990s | 292 |
| 2000s | 409 |
| 2010s | 320 |
| 2020s | 179 |
Meaning & origin
Henna is a girl's name that entered the U.S. baby name records in 1974, later reaching its peak popularity in 2001. As of 2025, it ranked 3,975, with approximately 1 in 44,646 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 1985, reflecting growing interest in names with cross-cultural appeal. The name is most popular in New Jersey and New York, states with significant South Asian and Middle Eastern communities, where the henna plant has cultural significance for celebrations like weddings.
Henna comes from the Arabic word 'ḥinnā' (حناء), referring to the flowering plant Lawsonia inermis, whose leaves produce a reddish dye used for body art and hair coloring. In Finland, Henna is a diminutive of the name Henriikka, the Finnish feminine form of Henry. The name gained modest usage in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the popular practice of henna tattooing.
Where Henna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hena
Sibling names for Henna
Names that share Henna's style, for a brother or sister.
