MallowbyNames

Senita

suh-NEE-tuh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Senida or a modern coinage.

Peak popularity
1969
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Senita since 1953

Babies named Senita per year in U.S. Social Security records.

49131960198020002020Most births 1969Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1950s12
1960s36
1970s58
1980s55
1990s5
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Senita is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1953. It reached its peak year of usage in 1969, though even then it remained infrequent. The name has maintained a stable trajectory, never achieving wide popularity. Its top states of use are unknown due to its rarity. As a modern or variant name, Senita carries an air of uniqueness without strong historical or etymological roots.

Senita is a rare first name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of Senida, which itself is of unknown origin, or a modern invented name. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1953 but has never entered widespread use.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sena, Nita

Variants: Senida

Sibling names for Senita

Names that share Senita's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Senita mean?
The meaning of Senita is uncertain. It may be a variant of another name or a modern invention.
Is Senita currently a popular name?
Senita has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names; it has remained extremely rare, with fewer than five births per year in most years.
Is Senita a girl's name?
Yes, Senita is almost exclusively used for girls.