Senta is a unique and distinctive female given name of German origin, derived from the German word 'sentiment,' which means 'feeling' or 'emotion.' It was popularized in English-speaking countries through the operetta 'The Gypsy Baron' by Johann Strauss II, where it is the name of the main character, a gypsy girl. Senta is often associated with creativity and independence, reflecting its musical heritage and unconventional nature.
The name Senta peaked in popularity between 1964 and 1972 with a high of 54 births in 1969, but saw a significant decline thereafter, dropping to as low as 5 births in some years. Overall, there were 315 babies named Senta from 1964 to 1986.