Abena
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Abena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 656 babies have been named Abena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Abena is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,228 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,228
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Abena
Abena is a girl name .
Abena is currently ranked #9,228 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Abena include Abe, Aby, Abie, and Abekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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