Rising since 2007, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Senay since 2005
Babies named Senay per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Senay's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Senay is a modern Turkish name that entered U.S. records in 2005 and has been rising in popularity since 2007. In 2025, it ranked 9,714th nationally, with only 1 in 244,011 boys receiving the name. Its peak year so far was 2023, reflecting a slow but steady upward trajectory. The name's meaning is uncertain, with two plausible Turkish derivations: as a variant of Senai ('art, skill') or as a compound of 'sen' (you) and 'ay' (moon). No states recorded significant usage, suggesting it remains a rare but distinctive choice.
Senay is a name of Turkish origin, though its exact derivation is debated. It may be a variant of Senai, which means 'art' or 'skill' in Turkish, or could be composed of 'sen' (you) and 'ay' (moon), giving a poetic meaning of 'you are the moon'. The name has gained modest use in the United States since 2005, primarily for boys, and has been rising in popularity since 2007.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sen
Variants: Senai
Sibling names for Senay
Names that share Senay's style, for a brother or sister.
