Henna
Meaninghenna plant · English
- US rank
- #3,975
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,766 in 2001
36 babies were named Henna in the US in 2025. It has climbed 30 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1974–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Henna you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 44,643 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Henna, 36 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Henna would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHenna first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2001, when it reached #2,766.
- TrendHenna has climbed 30 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,975. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedHenna is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #846. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Henna means “henna plant”.
About the name Henna
Henna is a girl name of English origin meaning “henna plant”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-nna”. US birth records list Henna for girls from 1974 to 2025, in 49 of those 52 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #2,766 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,975, with 36 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.9 | 530,973 girls |
| 1980s | 6.2 | 161,290 girls |
| 1990s | 16 | 61,538 girls |
| 2000s | 22 | 45,106 girls |
| 2010s | 18 | 54,825 girls |
| 2020s | 18 | 54,299 girls |
Other spellings of Henna
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Henna
What does the name Henna mean?
Henna means “henna plant” in English.
What is the origin of the name Henna?
Henna has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Henna a boy or girl name?
Henna is a girl name.
How popular is the name Henna?
Henna ranked #3,975 for US girls in 2025, given to 36 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#2,766).