Jena

Q: Is Jena a boy or girl name?

Jena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #15156, and as a girl name it ranks #6927.

Q: How popular is the name Jena?

Jena is ranked #15156 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ j-EEN-uh ]

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Boy Name #15,156 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Jena is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-EEN-uh.

Parents who love the name Jena often also consider Onslow, Dasmine, Amy .

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Popularity Over Time

#15,156

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #15,156
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Jensen #328 Jenson #1350 Jennings #1956 Jenesis #3050 Jens #4522 Jensyn #4937

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Also a Girl Name

Jena is also used as a girl name, ranked #6927.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jena

Is Jena a boy or girl name?

Jena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #15156. As a girl name, it is ranked #6927. Jena is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Jena?

Jena is pronounced j-EEN-uh.

How popular is the name Jena?

Jena is currently ranked #15156 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Jena a common or rare name?

Jena is an uncommon name, ranked #15156 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jena

Jena is a boy name .

Is Jena a boy or girl name? Jena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,156 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,927. Jena is more commonly used as a girl name.

Jena is currently ranked #15,156 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Jena include Jensen, Jenson, Jennings, Jenesis, Jens . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.