How Many People Are Named Henna?

Complete statistics for the name Henna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Henna
Very Rare
Arabic

Henna means 'henna plant' and is very rare, with only 1,272 people named Henna living in the US today, making up just 1 in 259,365 Americans. The majority of people named Henna are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.

~1,272
Living in US
1 in 259,365
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Henna plant
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Creative Vibrant Passionate
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

15,424
Worldwide Bearers
#45,508
Global Rank
🇫🇮 Finland
8,929
🇮🇳 India
1,403
🇸🇷 Suriname
790
🇺🇸 United States
626
🇬🇧 England
625
🇳🇱 Netherlands
542
🇮🇩 Indonesia
359
🇪🇬 Egypt
260
🇿🇦 South Africa
259
🇵🇰 Pakistan
179

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,272 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
963
Would be under 30 (75%)
325
Would be 30–60 (25%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,288 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
27
Modern Appeal
93
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Henna Through the Generations

Henna, a name that's been around since 2001 when it peaked with 53 births, has seen a slow decline but remains a favorite among younger generations. With an average age of 21, Henna is predominantly found among those under 30, with 963 individuals in this age group compared to 325 aged between 30 and 60. This trend suggests Henna is a name that's here to stay for some time, especially as it continues to be popular in newer generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 264
California 198
New Jersey 70
Ohio 5
Pennsylvania 5
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Henna

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Henna's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Henna

How Many People Have the Name Henna?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,272 people in the United States currently share the name Henna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 259,365 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Henna a Common or Rare Name?

Henna is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Henna Mean?

Henna means "henna plant" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Henna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Henna Most Popular?

The name Henna reached peak popularity in 2001, with 53 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Henna?

Approximately 1,272 people named Henna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,288. That works out to roughly 1 in 259,365 Americans.

Is Henna a rare name?

Henna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 259,365 Americans has this name.

What does the name Henna mean?

Henna means "henna plant" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Henna more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Henna are male and 100% are female.

When was Henna most popular?

Henna peaked in 2001 with 53 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,272
All-Time Births1,288
1 in X1 in 259,365
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2001
World Rank#45,508
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.