Jena

Jena: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /หˆdอกส’ษ›nษ™/

Meaning and origin of Jena

  • A female given name of rare usage, variant of Gina.

How popular is Jena?

23U.S. babies in 2025
#371peak rank (1985)
13,248babies since 1880

Since 1880, 13,241 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Jena (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #371 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #6067 in 1988. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

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Jena FAQ

What does the name Jena mean?

A female given name of rare usage, variant of Gina.

How popular is the name Jena?

Since 1880, 13,241 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Jena (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #371 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #6067 in 1988. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Jena a boy or girl name?

Jena is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 13,241 girls and 7 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.