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Seneca
UnisexMeaning of Seneca: Native American: 'people of the standing rock'
Seneca is a unisex name most strongly associated with Native American naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3124th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#3124
49 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
3,523
First recorded 1956 · peak 1977
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
50% boys · 50% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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