Holding steady.
Popularity of Henya since 1982
Babies named Henya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Henya is a rare modern name first recorded in the United States in 1982. It has seen stable but very low usage, with a peak in 2020. The name's one-in-N ratio is not available due to infrequent occurrence. No top states have reported significant usage. Henya may be a creative respelling or diminutive, fitting a trend of feminine names ending in -ya. Its origin is uncertain, likely a contemporary invention rather than a traditional name.
Henya is likely a modern English coinage, possibly formed from the popular name Henry with a feminine -ya suffix, or as a diminutive of Henrietta. It may also be influenced by Eastern European pet forms like Genya or Fenya. First recorded in the United States in 1982, it gained modest use in the 2020s, peaking in 2020.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hen, Hennie
Variants: Henya, Heniah
Sibling names for Henya
Names that share Henya's style, for a brother or sister.
