Jena
Pronunciation: [ j-EEN-uh ]
Jena is a girl baby name. Ranked #6,927 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 13,040 babies have been named Jena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jena is past its peak , currently ranked #6,927 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,927
- Total SSA Count
- 17
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Jena is also used as a boy name, ranked #15156.
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About the Name Jena
Jena is a girl name .
Is Jena a boy or girl name? Jena is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,927 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,156. Jena is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jena is currently ranked #6,927 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Jena include Jennifer, Jenna, Jenesis, Jenny, Jennie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis