Holding steady.
Popularity of Senovia since 1923
Babies named Senovia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1982, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Senovia's real moment was 1931.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Senovia is a rare name that peaked in 1931, when it was given to 5 baby girls. It has remained stable but extremely uncommon since, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent decades. The name's origins are uncertain, but it may be a variant of the more familiar Zenobia or a feminine form of Senovio. While it never ranked in the top 1000, its usage was concentrated in the 1930s, and it has shown no signs of revival.
Senovia is likely a variant of Zenobia, a name of Greek origin meaning 'life of Zeus'. It may also be a feminine form of Senovio, a Spanish name derived from the Latin senex, meaning 'old'. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1930s, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nova, Seni, Via
Variants: Zenobia, Senoviana
Sibling names for Senovia
Names that share Senovia's style, for a brother or sister.
