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Senja

Quick answerSenja means "evening" or "twilight" and derives from Finnish linguistic roots, specifically from the word "ilta" (evening) combined with archaic or poetic formations.

Finnish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#18,044
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2006
Syllables2
OriginFinnish
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
Letters5
Numerology4 Chaldean 6
Global rank#220

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Senja

Senja means "evening" or "twilight" and derives from Finnish linguistic roots, specifically from the word "ilta" (evening) combined with archaic or poetic formations.

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Etymology

Senja means "evening" or "twilight" and derives from Finnish linguistic roots, specifically from the word "ilta" (evening) combined with archaic or poetic formations. The name is primarily used in Finnish and Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Finland, with no significant historical religious associations.

Senja currently ranks #18,044 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.

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