UK girl's name
Seynabou
A feminine name of Senegalese origin meaning "daughter".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Seynabou is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Seynabou popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4056, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2004 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Seynabou is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Seynabou. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Seynabou ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 5 girls were registered as Seynabou.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Seynabou as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4056
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2023
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Seynabou mean?
The name Seynabou has its origins in the Wolof language, spoken primarily in Senegal and the Gambia. It is a feminine name derived from the Arabic name Saynab or Saynaba, which means "the bright star" or "shining star."
Seynabou is a variation of the name that is specific to the Wolof culture, where it is commonly used. The Wolof people are an ethnic group found in West Africa, particularly in Senegal, and their language is part of the Atlantic branch of the Niger-Congo language family.
The name Seynabou can be traced back to the spread of Islam in West Africa, which began in the 7th century CE. As the religion spread across the region, many Arabic names were adopted and adapted to fit local languages and cultures. This is likely how the name Saynab became Seynabou in the Wolof language.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Seynabou can be found in the writings of the famous Wolof scholar and historian, Murid Anta Sali (1928-2002). He mentioned several historical figures with the name Seynabou in his works, which shed light on the history and culture of the Wolof people.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Seynabou:
1. Seynabou Diallo (1920-2008), a Senegalese educator and women's rights activist who played a crucial role in promoting girls' education in her country.
2. Seynabou Gaye (1923-2015), a renowned Senegalese writer and storyteller, known for preserving and sharing the oral traditions of the Wolof people.
3. Seynabou Mbengue (1932-2019), a Senegalese artist and sculptor, renowned for her works depicting traditional Wolof culture and life.
4. Seynabou Laye (1942-2010), a Senegalese politician and diplomat, who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1998 to 2000.
5. Seynabou Cissé (1957-present), a Senegalese actress and filmmaker, known for her work in promoting African cinema and addressing social issues through her films.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Seynabou throughout history, reflecting its deep roots in the Wolof culture and its enduring presence in West Africa.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Seynabou over time
The chart below shows babies named Seynabou registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Seynabou, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Seynabou by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Seynabou was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4056 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4598 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Seynabou
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Seynabou: questions and answers
How popular is the name Seynabou in the UK right now?
In 2023, Seynabou was ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Seynabou most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 5 babies registered as Seynabou in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Seynabou?
A feminine name of Senegalese origin meaning "daughter".
How many people are called Seynabou in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Seynabou across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.