Chena
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 150 babies have been named Chena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,937 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,937
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"inheritance, lot, portion"
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Latin Laetitia origin
"gladness, delight"
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Latin origin
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#69,114 in US
Persian via Latin (short for Daria) origin
"she who maintains possessions"
#69,020 in US
Spanish origin
"shaded promenade"
#69,126 in US
Old English origin
"merriment, joyful laughter"
#69,003 in US
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About the Name Chena
Chena is a girl name .
Chena is currently ranked #68,937 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chena include Che, Chy, Chie, and Chekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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