Sennie is a name of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba people of Nigeria and Benin. It is derived from the Yoruba word ' Senna', which means 'calmness' or 'tranquility'. This name has been gaining popularity in recent years, particularly among families seeking unique yet meaningful names for their children. The phonetic spelling of Sennie is /sen-ee/, with the stress on the first syllable. As it contains only five letters and four syllables, it's a name that's easy to pronounce and spell. Sennie is often used as both a boys' and girls' name, making it gender-neutral and versatile in its appeal. In some cultures, names hold significant power and influence over an individual's life and character. Therefore, naming someone Sennie may convey the wish for them to embody calmness and tranquility throughout their life journey.
The name Sennie was popular in the early to mid-20th century, with the highest number of births occurring between 1919 and 1922, each year seeing at least 13 babies named Sennie. The popularity seems to have dwindled after the 1960s, with only a handful of births recorded in later years.